Within that framework, a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan has become the scenario most often cited as the likeliest flashpoint for a military confrontation between the two superpowers. In ...

While comparisons between Taiwan and Ukraine are often made, key differences in geography, military posture, alliances, and ...

At the dawn of the 20th century, British geographer Halford MacKinder proposed that there was a “geographical pivot of history” in central Asia from which a nation such as Russia could ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s second visit to China—pencilled in for this month—will come weeks before the People’s ...

But Taiwan is more like Cuba, an island Mahan acclaimed as a mini-continent whose inhabitants could outflank a blockade. It was blessed with natural resources, making its populace hard to starve out.

Democracy in Taiwan, while still young and incomplete, is also turning out to be a major factor in the debate about the nation’s future. During the Democratic Progressive Party administration of ...

Besides Taiwan's restrictive geography, other factors like weather and sea conditions also will play a part. According to researcher Ian Easton's 2017 book The Chinese Invasion Threat: ...

Taiwan’s geography leaves it vulnerable to a blockade. Its population, industry and ports are concentrated on its western flank, closest to China. China could impose a blockade, by sending ships ...

There's a long history of tension between China and Taiwan and the global ramifications of this are complicated. Here's a quick guide to get you up to speed on the situation.

Taiwan and Ukraine: Two crises, 5,000 miles apart, are linked in complex ways. ... There are a multitude of differences between Ukraine and Taiwan, including history and geography.