
Strait Forward is a podcast series from the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), where Channing Lee takes a deep-dive into Taiwan, the island at the forefront of technological innovation and the global fight for democracy. Hear Taiwanese experts discuss geopolitics, technology, and culture.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentTechnology | |||

In this episode of Strait Forward, Channing Lee tours Foxconn's Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin campus with Robert Schlaeger, Head of U.S. Region Public & Government Affairs at Foxconn, to unpack how the Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant built one ... more
Building advanced semiconductor foundries — and serving as the world’s trusted semiconductor supply chain capital — requires far more than purchasing multi-million-dollar lithography equipment. It also requires a fundamental alignment between a compa... more
Political rhetoric often relies on simple villains, and few narratives are as convenient — or as fundamentally flawed — as the claim that Taiwan "stole" America's semiconductor industry. In this second episode of Strait Forward's three-part miniserie... more
Political rhetoric often relies on simple villains, and few narratives are as convenient — or as fundamentally flawed — as the claim that Taiwan "stole" America’s semiconductor industry. In a new three-part miniseries of Strait Forward, host Channing... more
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This program centers on Taiwan's geopolitical, technological, and cultural crossroads, often featuring policy-heavy discussions with experts, researchers, and practitioners. Episodes frequently explore deterrence theory, information manipulation, energy security, and Taiwan's role in global tech supply chains, as well as cultural topics like tea and cuisine to illustrate Taiwan's identity. A notable pattern is mixing rigorous policy analysis with accessible storytelling and live demonstrations, such as tasting tea or interactive board-game discussions, which broadens appeal beyond strictly academic audiences. The show often brings in researchers, policymakers, journalists, and industry guests who offer practical insights into resilience, de... more
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Recent guests on Strait Forward include:
1. Konrad Young
2. Stephen Su
3. Roy Lee
4. Lai I-Chung
5. Greg Chen
6. Jonas Parello-Plezner
7. Eyck Freeman
8. Jerry Yu
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