Defending Taiwan: How to Avoid War with China

Dr. Eyck Freymann argues that whether war happens between the U.S. and China depends on choices being made right now — in Washington, Beijing, and Taipei. In Defending Taiwan, Dr. Freymann presents the first integrated strategy to honorably deter war with China over Taiwan. Drawing on rare Chinese sources, cutting-edge military and economic analysis, and deep historical research, Freymann argues that Washington's deterrence strategy must extend beyond conventional military power. America must work with allies to develop a bold new vision of statecraft and a plan to secure its interests if deterrence fails. We examine the core question - Why does Taiwan, an island of 23 million people, sit at the center of the world's most dangerous rivalry, and how can we deter China without provoking it?
Eyck Freymann is a Hoover Fellow at Stanford, where he directs the Allied Coordination Working Group. He is an expert on China, geopolitics, and economic statecraft.