In examining United States relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC), which now encompasses virtually the full spectrum of political, security, economic and cultural interests, the East Asia Program focuses in particular on political and stra …
“Politicians Jockey for Position in Taiwan’s 2007-2008 Elections, While Japan Jockeys for Position Across the Strait” by Alan D. Romberg is in the China Leadership Monitor, No. 20, Winter 2007. The China Leadership Monitor is sponsored by the Hoover In …
Ma at Mid-Term: Challenges for Cross-Strait Relations by Alan D. Romberg In his inaugural address in May 2008, Ma Ying-jeou laid out a vision for cross-Strait relations that was at once ambitious but also grounded in the reality of Taiwan’s political d …
In this interview with Central News Agency, Stimson Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg discusses US arms sales to Taiwan (available in Chinese only).
“Cross-Strait Relations: Weathering the Storm” is a new essay by Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg that will be printed in Issue 30 of the China Leadership Monitor. PDF available here.
Illustrated by five major encounters between the civilian and senior military officer during 2000-2008 — including the initiation of doctrinal innovation (2000), implementation of the 2001 U.S. arms sale package (2002-2004), removal of the “two Chiang …
Published September 26, 2009 / Held September 25, 2009
Presentation at CSIS conference on US-Taiwan Relations in a New Era: Looking Forward 30 Years after the Taiwan Relations Act By Alan Romberg, Distinguished Fellow and Director, East Asia program, Stimson Center April 22, 2009 President Ma told us earli …
April 2009 After two rounds of renewed cross-Strait dialogue in 2008, PRC President Hu Jintao took the initiative at the end of the year to put forward an ambitious agenda for advancing the relationship and consolidating it for the long run. He …
Richard Bush and Alan D. Romberg comment on a recent article by Professor Robert Sutter about the changes occurring between the PRC and Taiwan and the implications for United States interests. For the full text of the article, click here.
To put it in Dickensian terms, the recent period has seen both the best of times and the worst of times for Taiwan. Significant progress has been made on many aspects of cross-Strait relations, primarily in the economic realm but in some respects exten …
“Cross-Strait Relations: First the Easy Steps, Then the Difficult Ones” by Alan D. Romberg appears in China Leadership Monitor, No. 26, Fall 2008. China Leadership Monitor is sponsored by the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace at Sta …
In a paper entitled “The Influence of China’s Military Modernization on Security in the Taiwan Strait”, Visiting Fellow Chen Jen-Shuai presents his research on the development of the People’s Liberation Army and its impact on security across the Taiwan …
By Steve Bercic Washington, July 25 (CNA) – A top U.S. expert on cross-Taiwan Strait affairs said Thursday that he expects the Bush administration to begin the process of transferring an array of defensive weapons to Taiwan in the coming weeks. Alan Ro …
“After the Taiwan Election: Restoring Dialogue while Reserving Options” by Alan D. Romberg appears in China Leadership Monitor, No. 25, Summer 2008. China Leadership Monitor is sponsored by the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace at Stanfo …
Alan D. Romberg, Distinguished Fellow and Director of the East Asia Program, was one of four speakers in the debate sponsored by the Carneige Endowment for International Peace on U.S. Policy toward Taiwan, Time for Change? This was the eighth eve …
“Taiwan Elections: Foundation for the Future” by Alan D. Romberg appears in China Leadership Monitor, No. 24, Spring 2008. China Leadership Monitor is sponsored by the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace at Stanford University. The …
The Kuomintang’s blowout victory in legislative elections foreshadows significant transformation of Taiwan politics. But KMT presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou has wisely cautioned against overconfidence in the March election, as the incumbent D …
“Cross-Strait Relations: In Search of Peace” by Alan D. Romberg appears in China Leadership Monitor, No. 23, Winter 2008. China Leadership Monitor is sponsored by the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace at Stanford University. The presiden …
A paper presented at the Foundation for International and Cross-Strait Studies-Brookings Institution Conference on Washington-Taipei-Beijing Relations: Variables & Prospects Cross-Strait economic relations are robust, but there is stalemate …
By Alan D. Romberg – “Playing politics” to win votes is pretty normal fare. In the case of Taiwan, however, “playing politics” can sometimes be akin to playing with fire. The decision of Taiwan’s two primary political parties to propose competing refer …
“Applying to the UN “in the name of ‘Taiwan’”” by Alan D. Romberg appears in China Leadership Monitor, No. 22, Fall 2007. China Leadership Monitor is sponsored by the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace at Stanford University. The i …
“Election 2008 and the Future of Cross-Strait Relations” by Alan D. Romberg appears in China Leadership Monitor, No. 21, Summer 2007. China Leadership Monitor is sponsored by the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace at Stanford University. …
Alan D. Romberg, Senior Associate and Director of the East Asia Program at the Henry L. Stimson Center in Washington, D.C., discusses with Jorge Liu of the Central News Agency of Taiwan the assignment of a new Taiwan Representative to the United States …
Alan D. Romberg, Senior Associate and Progam Director of the Henry L. Stimson Center’s East Asia Program, was interviewed on 14 February 2007 by Jorge Liu of Taiwan’s Central News Agency on the political ramifications of KMT Party Chairman Ma Yi …