Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUnpacking the U.S.-China Commission's Recommendations on Taiwan + Predictions for 2026
Episode 23
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 $…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Unpacking Taiwan’s Wild Year — And Libby Reveals What’s Next
Episode 22
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…
10 months, 1 week ago
Taiwan's Vision for Space
Episode 21
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 …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Can a Board Game Prepare Taiwan for War?
Episode 20
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 …
11 months ago
Securing Taiwan's Energy Supply
Episode 19
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 dependenc…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Taiwan and Europe: A Shared Democratic Future
Episode 18
In this episode of Strait Forward, Channing and Libby move beyond the U.S.-Taiwan conversation and dive into the evolving relationship between Taiwan…
1 year ago
D.C. Grad Students on China, Party Politics, and Taiwan’s Future
Episode 17
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 …
1 year ago
Deterrence by Drone
Episode 16
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 …
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 15 - Public Opinion & Polarization
Episode 15
In this episode of Strait Forward, hosts Channing Lee and Libby Lange welcome Lev Nachman, an assistant professor in the Graduate Institute of Nation…
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 14 - Spilling the Tea on Taiwan Expo, Han Kuang Exercises, Recalls & More
Episode 14
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 …
1 year, 2 months ago