Strait Forward
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How Taiwan is Building an AI Island
Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs, Chia-Lin Yang, joins host Channing Lee live at the AI+ Expo for a conversation on Taiwan's ambitions to become an “AI island” grounded in democratic…
A Strategy for Defending Taiwan
Channing Lee hosts a live conversation at the 2026 AI+ Expo Bookstore with historian Eyck Freymann, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University. Drawing from Freymann’s new book, Defending Taiwan: A…
Defending Against PRC Doublethink & Information Manipulation
At the 2026 AI+ Expo, host Channing Lee speaks with Doublethink Lab Founder and CEO Ttcat, Senior Analyst Jerry Yu, and Strategic Partnership Manager Dahyun Kim to expose the evolving tactics of PRC…
How to Brew Taiwanese Tea
In this episode of Strait Forward, host Channing Lee sits down with Paul Chang, founder of the Morganhope Tea Shoppe in Taipei, to discuss the history and uniqueness of Taiwanese tea. As a…
Japan's Stake in the Taiwan Strait
In this episode of Strait Forward, host Channing Lee is joined by Ken Moriyasu, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former foreign correspondent for Nikkei Asia, to discuss how Japan is…
A Ghost Nation’s Struggle for Survival
In this episode of Strait Forward, host Channing Lee is joined by Taipei-based freelance journalist Chris Horton to discuss his new book, Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for…
Why Taiwan Matters to Every U.S. City & State (Subnational Diplomacy Explained)
Strait Forward celebrates its first anniversary with a special crossover episode featuring SCSP’s in-person “Chipping In” event series! Host Channing Lee welcomes on stage Andrea Yang, Deputy…
How to Cook Taiwanese Cuisine
On this episode of Strait Forward, host Channing Lee explores the rich tapestry of Taiwanese culture through the lens of its world-class cuisine. Moving beyond the "clichés" of beef noodle soup (牛肉麵)…
Civilian Preparedness Through Film & TV
On this episode of Strait Forward, Channing Lee is joined by Lin Jin-Chang and David Kao, among the creators of Taiwanese TV series “Zero Day Attack,” to discuss the important role that film and…
Cognitive Warfare & Civilian Defense
On this episode of Strait Forward, host Channing Lee sits down in Taipei with Puma Shen, a member of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, associate professor of criminology at National Taipei University, and…
Unpacking the U.S.-China Commission's Recommendations on Taiwan + Predictions for 2026
In this first episode of 2026, host Channing Lee rings in the new year with a look at recent events surrounding Taiwan, including a record-breaking $11 billion U.S. arms package and unannounced,…
Unpacking Taiwan’s Wild Year — And Libby Reveals What’s Next
On this episode of Strait Forward, hosts Channing and Libby wrap up the year in Taiwan news, reflecting on a turbulent but ultimately optimistic 2025. They discuss major geopolitical and defense…
Taiwan's Vision for Space
On this episode of Strait Forward, recorded live at SCSP’s AI+ Space Summit, Channing and Libby speak with Holmes Liao, Senior Advisor at the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA), about how Taiwan is rapidly…
Can a Board Game Prepare Taiwan for War?
On this episode of Strait Forward, Channing and Libby are joined by KJ Chang, founder of Mizo Games, to discuss the studio’s board game, 2045, which simulates a PLA invasion of Taiwan 20 years in the…
Securing Taiwan's Energy Supply
In this episode of Strait Forward, Channing and Libby delve into Taiwan's energy security, a critical issue due to the island’s high import dependency and vulnerability to geopolitical risks. They…
Taiwan and Europe: A Shared Democratic Future
In this episode of Strait Forward, Channing and Libby move beyond the U.S.-Taiwan conversation and dive into the evolving relationship between Taiwan and Europe. They highlight the shared democratic…
D.C. Grad Students on China, Party Politics, and Taiwan’s Future
In this episode of Strait Forward, hosts Channing Lee and Libby Lange are joined by three young Taiwanese leaders — Fanny Chao, Alaze Lin, and Joyce Chiang — who bring unique experience from Taiwan's…
Deterrence by Drone
In this episode of Strait Forward, hosts Channing Lee and Libby Lange explore the evolving role of drones in modern warfare and their importance for Taiwan's defense. They discuss the shift from…
Episode 15 - Public Opinion & Polarization
In this episode of Strait Forward, hosts Channing Lee and Libby Lange welcome Lev Nachman, an assistant professor in the Graduate Institute of National Development at National Taiwan University (NTU)…
Episode 14 - Spilling the Tea on Taiwan Expo, Han Kuang Exercises, Recalls & More
In this special catch-up episode of #StraitForward, co-hosts Channing Lee and Libby Lange return to the studio to "spill the tea" on the latest from Taiwan. Channing shares insights from her trip to…
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Strait Forward has published 34 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Education, Government.
Strait Forward is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 42m.
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