Reframing the Silicon Shield as a Silicon Porcupine Sting

TCSS Security Commentaries #033 As Taiwan works to deter military threats, it should leverage its dominance in the global semiconductor supply chain as an economic component of its deterrence strategy. Georg Tannen, Intern, TCSS Source:  Foreign Policy There has been recent debate about the effectiveness of Taiwan's silicon shield and its existence. In theory, the … Continue reading Reframing the Silicon Shield as a Silicon Porcupine Sting

CHIP 4: Turning Point for South Korean Balancing Act?

TCSS Security Commentaries #029 Ratcheting tensions in the Korean peninsula and hesitancy to adhere US CHIP 4 alliance highlights South Korea's diplomatic tightrope walk between US-China strategic competition, domestic tech industries, and North Korea. Luana Margarete Geiger, Taiwan Fellowship Scholar President Biden's administration has been renewing the alliance network in East Asia with the international … Continue reading CHIP 4: Turning Point for South Korean Balancing Act?