America's Taiwan Dilemma: Allies' Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation

April 23, 2026 - Join us for a discussion with Mark Christopher , author of the new book: America's Taiwan Dilemma: Allies' Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation . In conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado , Cristopher unpacks the findings from his rigorous open-source analysis of how America's key allies—South Korea, Japan, and Australia—would respond to US intervention or inaction in a Taiwan conflict. If Beijing attempts to forcibly annex Taiwan, Washington's decisions will have far-reaching consequences for its credibility in East Asia and beyond. Yet, the long-term implications of these choices on America's alliances and global standing remain largely unexamined—until now. Based on over 100 interviews with leading experts from South Korea, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, and the United States, this book provides unparalleled insight into how America's allies view the stakes in a Taiwan contingency. It captures, in their own words, their perspectives—sometimes contradictory but consistently pragmatic—as they grapple with their reliance on the United States as a distant security guarantor and their unease with an increasingly assertive China nearby. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Kim Koo Foundation. For more information, please visit the link below:

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America's Taiwan Dilemma: Allies' Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation is an episode from The Korea Society by The Korea Society.

This episode is 49:55 long.

This episode was published on Apr 24, 2026.

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