Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China by Dr. Eyck Freymann
Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China by Dr. Eyck Freymann is the first fully integrated grand strategy for deterring war with China. Sober, balanced, rigorously researched, and eminently readable, the book is a definitive guide to preventing World War III.
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About the Book
Taiwan has become the focal point of growing U.S.-China tensions—a place where an uneasy peace may ultimately be put to the test. Beijing sees reunification as unavoidable, while the military balance that has preserved stability for decades is shifting. China is exploiting gaps in U.S. strategy, applying pressure to isolate and coerce Taiwan without direct military action. If deterrence fails, the consequences would be profound: global economic upheaval, fractured alliances, and a reshaped balance of power favoring China.
In Defending Taiwan, Eyck Freymann presents a comprehensive approach to deterring conflict and maintaining peace. Using previously untranslated Chinese sources, alongside rigorous military, economic, and historical analysis, he argues that U.S. strategy must evolve beyond conventional deterrence. Success will require close coordination with allies and a renewed focus on technological and economic statecraft, as well as contingency planning if deterrence falters. Freymann evaluates China’s strategic playbook and shows that the United States can counter it—if it integrates military, economic, technological, and diplomatic tools into a cohesive strategy.
Readers and audiences will discover:
- A fully integrated grand strategy designed to deter war with China
- Why tensions over Taiwan extend far beyond the issue of semiconductors
- A comprehensive, actionable framework for shaping U.S. policy and strengthening alliances
- Insights drawn from rare, previously untranslated Chinese sources
- How America’s AI and industrial strategy could either prevent conflict—or accelerate it
- A serious, forward-looking economic contingency plan for a potential Taiwan crisis
Ultimately, this book goes beyond Taiwan, offering a blueprint for long-term stability in U.S.-China relations. Defending Taiwan is an essential resource for understanding today’s most pressing geopolitical risk. Available April 15, 2026. Source: Oxford University Press.
About Eyck Freymann
Dr. Eyck Freymann is a highly sought-after speaker who brings rare depth and clarity to one of the most complex and consequential topics of our time: U.S.-China strategic competition. With firsthand expertise in CCP strategy and a unique ability to connect geopolitical dynamics to real-world business and policy decisions, he equips audiences with actionable insights across economics, technology, and national security. His combination of academic rigor, policy influence, and private-sector advisory experience makes him especially valuable for decision-makers navigating global risk and opportunity. To host him for a speaking engagement, contact WWSG.