Welcome to Nation States with Yates

Taiwan's Strategic Importance

Taiwan's Complex History

The Cold War and Taiwan's Status

Taiwan's Democratic Transition

The Current Threat Landscape

The US-Taiwan Communication Dilemma

The Importance of US Engagement in Asia

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Why does America support Taiwan, sell it weapons, and rely on it economically, yet refuse to treat it like a normal country? Steve Yates breaks down the history behind U.S.-Taiwan relations, the origins of “One China” policy, and the growing risk of conflict with Beijing. He explains why current policy may no longer match today’s realities and what a more common-sense approach could look like.

Nation States with Yates helps you understand global events through the lens of America’s interests. Join Steve Yates, your personal national security advisor, for clear, practical analysis on the issues shaping America’s future.

Why does America support Taiwan, sell it weapons, and rely on it economically, yet refuse to treat it like a normal country? Steve Yates breaks down the history behind U.S.-Taiwan relations, the origins of &ldquo;One China&rdquo; policy, and the growing risk of conflict with Beijing. He explains why current policy may no longer match today&rsquo;s realities and what a more common-sense approach could look like.
Nation States with Yates helps you understand global events through the lens of America&rsquo;s interests. Join Steve Yates, your personal national security advisor, for clear, practical analysis on the issues shaping America&rsquo;s future.

Nation States with Yates is your personal national security advisor: translating global politics, foreign policy, and geopolitical risk into clear, Main Street common sense. Hosted by Steve Yates, a former White House national security official, each episode delivers concise, experience-driven insight into how decisions are made at the highest levels, and what they mean for the United States and the world.

Nation States with Yates&nbsp;is your personal national security advisor: translating global politics, foreign policy,&nbsp;and geopolitical risk into clear, Main Street common sense. Hosted by Steve Yates, a former White House national security official, each episode delivers concise, experience-driven insight into how decisions are made at the highest levels, and what they mean for the United States and the world.

Nation States with Yates

Nation States: Taiwan, China & the Policy Nobody Understands

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