Panel Discussion: Did TRA fulfill its intended purpose? What are the prospects?—In commemoration of 35th anniversary

The Institute for Taiwanese Research hosts a discussion to evaluate the performance of Taiwan Relations Act(TRA) and to explore its future prospects.

As Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), enacted on April 10, 1979, near 35th anniversary, it is the time to seriously review its intended main purpose: to help maintain peace, security, and stability in the Western Pacific.  In hope of improving future US-Taiwan relationship, ITS invites experts to evaluate the past performance of TRA and explore the possible changes for future Taiwan policy.  

Speakers:

Congressman Brad Sherman
Richard Bush III, Director of Center for East Asia Policy Studies, Brookings Institution
Dan Blumenthal, Director of Asian Studies, American Enterprise Institute
Professor Vincent Wang, University of Richmond