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Taiwan Frontlines: Taiwan in the Global Arena

The German Marshall Fund 6 Episodes Sep 9, 2026

Taiwan Frontlines is a limited-series podcast from the German Marshall Fund, hosted by Bonnie Glaser and Jason Hsu. It examines Taiwan’s growing role in the global economy and the security threat it faces from China. Each episode features policymakers and thought leaders discussing technology, security, diplomacy, economic resilience, and Taiwan’s place in a shifting international order. The series is produced in partnership with NOWNEWS through its English-language platform Taiwan Current News.

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Sovereign AI, Cyber Resilience, and Taiwan’s Digital Future Sep 9, 2026 00:39:31 Taiwan sits at the heart of the global AI and advanced computing supply chain and is home to world-leading companies such as ASUS, TSMC, and UMC. At the same time, it is on the front lines of the PRC's relentless cyber and information campaigns, with some days launching as many as 2.4 million attacks. How Taiwan harnesses the governance of artificial intelligence while protecting its cri

Developing Taiwan’s Drone Ecosystem: A Conversation with Shield AI’s Brandon Tseng May 8, 2026 00:38:36 Drones are at the center of the global defense conversation — and nowhere is that more strategically consequential than Taiwan. Lai Ching-te’s administration has made drone production a national priority, committing roughly $3 billion USD to building out a domestic ecosystem, with more investment expected. Taiwan understands that resilient, non-red supply chains and scalable autonomous systems are

Jake Sullivan on Taiwan, China, and the Age of Strategic Rivalry Apr 6, 2026 00:48:01 Today’s conversation is about power, risk, and decision-making in a world where technology, geopolitics, and security are colliding faster than our institutions were designed to hand. Questions surrounding China, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and national security are no longer abstract or academic. They shape real choices—often made under pressure, with imperfect information, and with long-ter

How AI is Shaping Taiwan's Security, Society, and Strategy Mar 1, 2026 00:29:38 AI has rapidly become a central arena of global competition, shaping everything from national security and economic power to information ecosystems and democratic resilience. The race for AI leadership now spans energy infrastructure, semiconductor supply chains, global talent, and strategic partnerships, as nations seek to build sustainable and trustworthy technological ecosystems. At the same ti

Chip Wars Revisited: Geoeconomics, Security, Taiwan, and the Global Tech Battle Jan 13, 2026 00:35:21 Semiconductors have become the most strategic resource of the 21st century. They power everything from smartphones and data centers to fighter jets and unofficial intelligence, and whoever controls this technology controls the future of military and economic power. The global chip industry now sits at the intersection of economic, security and ideology. It is shaping how the United States, China a

Trailer Jan 5, 2026 00:02:09 Introducing Taiwan Frontlines: Taiwan in the Global Arena — a limited series GMF podcast hosted by Bonnie Glaser & Jason Hsu in partnership with NOWNews.

Taiwan Frontlines: Taiwan in the Global Arena

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