Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

taiwan defense

​Taiwan's then-Vice President William Lai at a news conference in Taipei, in January 2023.
What We're Watching

Taiwan signals arms buildup in attempt to impress Trump

Taiwan’s leaders know that President-elect Donald Trump expects US allies to act as clients, not dependents. For Taiwan’s government, that means making clear that it intends to invest heavily in the country’s security.

The GOP’s Musky scent
Hard Numbers

The GOP’s Musky scent

Musk's cash splash, which makes him the largest known midterm donor, is meant to help Republicans head off a so-called “Blue Wave” of Democratic support that could cost the GOP not only the House but possibly the Senate.