Dr. Alexander Chieh-cheng Huang

Featured Writing

SouthRock Briefing · March 22, 2026

The semiconductor stack and the politics of the next chokepoint

"The chokepoint forming is mask-making and rare-earth refining. The map matters."

China Times 中國時報 · April 14, 2026

What the Iran campaign teaches Taiwan about its own defense

"Ten lessons. After Afghanistan, American expeditionary doctrine has changed. Taipei's procurement debate has not caught up. It needs to."

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China Times 中國時報 · March 5, 2026

The four signals that mark a serious cross-Strait crisis – and the three that don't

"A short framework for principals who want to know when to stop reading the headlines and start moving capital."

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Media & Appearances

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What Happens if China Invades Taiwan? #wargames

CBN News

Alexander Huang on China's military options and Taiwan's defense posture — one of the most-watched Taiwan defense videos online.

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US Navy Intel Chief Warns China's 'Messianic' Totalitarian Leadership

CBN News

Expert analysis on China's military doctrine and its implications for Taiwan Strait security.

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Will Japan Help Defend Taiwan? Full Interview

RTI English

Top defense and wargaming expert discusses Japan's role in Taiwan Strait contingencies.

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I Have to Continue to DEFEND my Home (Taiwan)

Peter Boghossian

In-depth conversation on Taiwanese resilience, sentiment, and strategic outlook for the island's future.

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Cross-Strait and U.S.-Taiwan Relations from the Kuomintang Point of View

Weatherhead East Asian Institute (Columbia)

Academic lecture on cross-strait dynamics from a KMT strategic perspective.

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Current Positions

Chairman & CEO, Council on Strategic & Wargaming Studies (2014–).
Associate Professor, Institute of Strategic Studies, Tamkang University (2000–).
Special Advisor to the Chairman & Director of International Affairs, KMT (Nationalist Party) (2021–).

Academic Credentials

PhD, Political Science, George Washington University (1994).
MSFS, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University (1988).
MA, Institute of Strategic Studies, Tamkang University (1984).
BA, Political Science, Soochow University (1982).

Government

Deputy Minister, Mainland Affairs Council, Executive Yuan, ROC (2003–2004).
Senior Consultant (Foreign Service), Political Section, Taipei Economic & Cultural Representative Office in the United States (1993–1998).

University

Director, Institute of American Studies, Tamkang University (2004–2008).
Director, Institute of Strategic Studies, Tamkang University (2002–2003).
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Government & Politics, University of Maryland at College Park (1998–2000).

Think Tank

Senior Fellow, International Security Program, CSIS (1999–2000).
Visiting Fellow, Center for Northeast Asia Policy Studies, Brookings Institution (1998–1999).
Senior Vice President, Foundation on International & Cross-strait Studies (2000–2003, 2004–2008).
Senior Associate, National Policy Foundation (2000–).
Secretary-General, Chinese Council of Advanced Policy Studies (2015–2016).

Professional

Board Member, Broadcasting Corporation of China / Radio Taiwan International (2003–2004).
Board Member, Chinese Taipei Chapter, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, PECC (2004–2012).
President, George Washington University Taiwanese Alumni Association (2009–2016).
Board Member, Society for Strategic Studies (2009–2015, 2019–).
Board Member, Liming Culture Foundation (2014–).
Senior Advisor, Mainland Affairs Council, Executive Yuan, ROC (2015–2022).
Board Member, Association of Foreign Relations (2017–).
President, GIISS – Tamkang University Alumni Association (2018–2023).
Syndicated columnist: United Daily, China Times, Apple Daily, ETtoday, Yahoo News (2011–).
Podcast Commentary: IC Radio FM97.5, ProVoice FM (2020–2021).