Taiwan expert Bonnie Glaser discusses the upcoming presidential election in Taiwan, including the candidates and polling trends. They also explore the impact of US tax regulatory issues on Taiwan and the implications of the election on cross-strait relations. The chapter concludes with a discussion on deterrence strategies to protect Taiwan from China and encourages listener engagement.

Ms. Bonnie Glaser and Mr. Chad Sbragia discuss Xi Jinping's determination to reunify with Taiwan, exploring his signaling and approach, the risks of conflict, China's integration initiative, challenges in the PLA, implications of upcoming elections, China's military options, and communication challenges.

Bonnie Glaser, Jessica Chen Weiss, and Thomas Christensen discuss the role of credible assurances in effective deterrence. They emphasize the need for conditioning the threat of punishment and outline necessary actions for the US, China, and Taiwan. The podcast explores the challenges of providing credible assurances, balancing assurances and threats in Taiwan, and maintaining consistent actions and rhetoric.