The Institute of International Relations (IIR) at National Chengchi University (NCCU) in collaboration with the Taiwan Center for Security Studies and St. Andrews University invites scholars, researchers, policymakers, and experts to submit chapter proposals for a book tentatively titled Reordering Security in East Asia under Trump 2.0: Geostrategic, Policy, and Regional Perspectives. This book aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the consequences of renewed U.S. unilateralism under a potential second Trump administration.

Scope and Relevance

This book will critically assess how a second Trump presidency could reshape security dynamics, alliance behavior, and regional strategies across East Asia. Contributions are welcome that analyze both country-specific and transnational developments, covering military, economic, legal, and normative dimensions of regional security under shifting U.S. engagement.

We particularly welcome work that complements themes including but not limited to the Taiwan – Japan – U.S. triangle, Vietnam’s “bamboo diplomacy,” cross-strait deterrence, energy resilience, and alliance perception gaps.

Suggested Chapter Topics

Prospective authors are encouraged to address one or more of the following themes:

  • Realignments in East Asian security architecture in a post-hegemonic U.S. environment
  • Domestic political reactions in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea to Trumpian foreign policy
  • Maritime security and defense modernization in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea
  • Economic security strategies: tariffs, decoupling, and energy resilience
  • U.S. alliances and perception gaps among East Asian partners
  • Strategic narratives and normative competition in the Indo-Pacific
  • Legal challenges in East Asian security relations under renewed U.S. unilateralism

(Example topic: “Legal dilemmas of Taiwan’s security strategy amid U.S. retrenchment”)

Submission Guidelines

Please submit the following by September 15, 2025:

  • An abstract (250–300 words) outlining your proposed chapter
  • A brief author biography (approx. 100 words)
  • If accepted, full chapters (5,000–8,000 words) will be due by January 15, 2026
  • All submissions must use APA 7th edition citation style 

Timeline

  • Abstract submission deadline: September 15, 2025
  • Notification of acceptance: September 30, 2025
  • Full chapter submission deadline: January 15, 2026

Submission Portal & Contract

Please submit your abstract (250-300 words) and a brief bio (100 words) to tcsstw.org@gmail.com by September 15, 2025. Selected authors will be notified by September 30, 2025, and full chapters (of approx. 5,000 – 8,000 words) should be submitted by January 15, 2026.

For any inquiries or further information, please contact tcsstw.org@gmail.com.

Book Series

This book will be published by World Scientific Publishing as part of their book series on East Asian Security (ISSN: 3041-0959).

We look forward to your participation and contributions to this significant project on the evolving state of security of the Indo-Pacific region under Trump 2.0.

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