Taiwan’s future holds major implications for democracy, security, and economic cooperation far beyond its shores. As tensions simmer in East Asia, this island’s role in global geopolitics gains renewed urgency for those seeking to protect freedom and prosperity.

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sparked debate and provoked China’s anger by hinting that a Chinese move on Taiwan could spur a Japanese military response. In the wake of her remark, she received a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump, underlining the magnitude of the diplomatic situation.