Taiwan’s new grand strategy
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Journal of Contemporary China
Publication Date
3-1-2011
Volume
20
Issue
69
First Page
269
Last Page
285
Publisher
Routledge
Abstract
Since Ma Ying-jeou assumed the presidency, Taiwan's relations with Mainland China have been profoundly transformed. This article uses the perspective of a grand strategy to interpret and explain Taiwan's new approach to cross-Strait relations. It suggests that Ma's government has adopted a grand strategy of accommodation that uses assurances, confidence building, and economic integration to enhance Taiwan's security. This new grand strategy has both ideational and materialist roots. The article also assesses the preliminary results of Taiwan's new security approach and its future sustainability.
DOI
10.1080/10670564.2011.541633
Print ISSN
10670564
E-ISSN
14699400
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Zhang, B. (2011). Taiwan's new grand strategy. Journal of Contemporary China, 20(69), 269-285. doi: 10.1080/10670564.2011.541633