Representative/Government Offices
The US-Taiwan Business Council – The US-Taiwan Business Council is a non-profit trade association supporting U.S.-Taiwan commerce through strategic advice, market insights, and high-level networking. Members range from small firms to multinationals seeking success in Taiwan.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) – TECRO represents Taiwan’s interests in the United States through 12 TECO offices across the country. TECRO’s divisions cover political, economic, cultural, educational, scientific, and consular affairs, promoting cooperation and managing Taiwan-U.S. relations.
Republic of China Ministry of National Defense (MND) – Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is responsible for safeguarding national security through deterrence, defense, and civilian-military integration. It focuses on building a professional, self-reliant force, enhancing joint operations, and strengthening disaster response and public mobilization.
Republic of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) – Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the highest diplomatic office in Taiwan. It conducts diplomatic relations with countries and supports overseas missions and public diplomacy.
News Websites
Taiwan News – Taiwan News is an English-language online media outlet that provides timely coverage of breaking news, politics, business, and culture in Taiwan, with a focus on making Taiwan-related developments accessible to international audiences.
Taiwan Plus – Taiwan Plus News is “[t]he voice of a vibrant, free Asia, celebrating freedom, equality, and human rights — values that define Taiwan and the world in which we all want to live.”
Taipei Times – The Taipei Times covers the entire spectrum of life in Taiwan, from the arts and entertainment to the people and issues that shape our world
Think Tanks and Research Institutes / Centers
Center for Strategic & International Studies – Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) – AMTI provides timely analysis, interactive maps, and data on maritime security and land reclamation activities in the South and East China Seas. AMTI promotes transparency and informed dialogue through features like the Island Tracker and expert commentary on regional developments.
The Asia Society’s Taiwan Policy Database – ASPI is a solution-focused think tank that addresses key policy challenges across the Asia-Pacific in security, prosperity, and sustainability. As part of the Asia Society, ASPI works to translate expert ideas into actionable policy by engaging global leaders, promoting public diplomacy, and fostering inclusive, informed policymaking.
Brookings Institute – The Brookings Institution is a nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., committed to high-quality research that informs policy and improves governance locally, nationally, and globally. For over a century, Brookings has advanced bold, evidence-based solutions to major societal challenges through rigorous, independent analysis.
Center for Naval Analyses – CNA is an independent, nonprofit research organization that uses operations research to address complex national security and public policy challenges. CNA provides data-driven insights to military leaders, while its Institute for Public Research tackles domestic issues.
Center for Strategic & International Studies – China Power Project – The China Power Project provides analysis and interactive tools to assess China’s power across all domains. It fosters informed debate to bridge research and policy communities by offering data-driven insights on China’s rise and it’s implications on U.S.-China relations, cross-Strait issues, and regional security.
German Marshall Fund – Indo-Pacific Program – The GMF Indo-Pacific Program strengthens U.S.-European cooperation on Indo-Pacific challenges through policy dialogue, research, and partnerships with key regional actors like Japan, India, Taiwan, and China. By convening trilateral Track 1.5 dialogues and producing timely analysis, the program fosters a transatlantic approach to a more contested global order.
Global Taiwan Institute – GTI is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing U.S.-Taiwan relations through policy research, public programs, and expert analysis. GTI promotes greater global understanding of Taiwan by fostering dialogue, publishing the Global Taiwan Brief, and hosting events focused on Taiwan’s role in regional and international affairs.
Pacific Forum – Founded in 1975 and based in Honolulu, the Pacific Forum is a nonprofit foreign policy think tank focused on peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Through research, dialogue, and collaboration with partners across the region, it addresses political, security, economic, and business challenges while promoting cooperative solutions and regional engagement.
SeaLight – SeaLight is a project from Stanford’s Gordian Knot Center that uses commercial technology to expose maritime “gray zone” activities—coercive actions at sea that often go unreported. It focuses especially on China’s expansive maritime operations, including harassment, illegal fishing, and artificial island building, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in contested waters like the South China Sea.
SOAS London – Centre of Taiwan Studies – The SOAS Centre of Taiwan Studies, founded in 1999, is a global leader in Taiwan-focused research and education. It offers the only MA in Taiwan Studies outside of Taiwan and hosts a wide range of seminars and conferences. The Centre promotes deeper global understanding of Taiwan’s politics, society, culture, and international relations.
Stimson Center – China Program – The Stimson Center’s China Program analyzes China’s strategic intentions and foreign policy to reduce the risk of misunderstanding and miscalculation. Through research, dialogue, and engagement, they explore China’s role in military relations, conflict mediation, and global diplomacy, helping policymakers and the public better understand China’s impact international affairs.
Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation – The Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-partisan think tank dedicated to researching and communicating public opinion in Taiwan. It conducts rigorous, independent polling on key political, social, and cross-Strait issues to inform policy, support democratic development, and share Taiwan’s public sentiment with the world.
Resources on Naval Affairs
Naval News – Founded in 2019, Naval News is a leading online source for global naval defense coverage, offering expert analysis, exclusive insights, and up-to-date reporting on maritime security and technology. With a team of experienced journalists and analysts worldwide, it delivers in-depth coverage of naval developments to a growing international audience.
United States Naval Institute (USNI) – The U.S. Naval Institute is a non-profit, independent forum founded in 1873 to advance understanding of sea power and global security. Through publications like Proceedings, Naval History, and USNI News, it fosters open debate and supports the professional development of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard communities.