This book analyzes the roles of Europe and Japan in the Taiwan Strait, both under the current situation in which China’s strategy is to isolate Taiwan as well as during various scenarios of a Chinese military attack against Taiwan. Coupled with this analysis, the book also seeks to explore the expectations on European and Japanese actions regarding the conflict between China and Taiwan. Filled with insights, precise analysis, and forecasts, this book interest scholars, politicians, and journalists.

Dr. Johan Englund is a senior researcher at the Asia Program in the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) in Stockholm, Sweden. Prior to joining FOI, he obtained his Ph.D. in International Relations from the City University of Hong Kong. In 2024, he was a visiting researcher at the Institute of International Relations in Taipei. He also has a background from serving as a desk officer at the Swedish Government Offices.