The Center for the Study of Democracy Asia Series Presents:
"Why Taiwan Matters" a talk by David G. Brown
Thursday, March 5, 4:45 p.m.
Blackistone Room, Anne Arundel Hall
Why Taiwan Matters: Taiwan, China, and the U.S. in a Changing World
Taiwan plays a critical role in global security and economic stability, making its future a core concern for both the United States and the wider world. This discussion will engage students in a conversation about current issues in U.S. relations with Taiwan and Taiwan’s relations with China.
David G. Brown
Retired diplomat and scholar
From 1999 to 2016, Dave Brown served first as Associate Director of Asian Studies and
then as an adjunct professor in the China Studies program at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced
International Studies (SAIS). Before joining SAIS, he served for over thirty years as a Foreign
Service Officer in the U.S. State Department. His diplomatic career began with an assignment to
Taipei and included postings to Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong and Saigon as well as tours in
Vienna and Oslo. He continues to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the American
Institute in Taiwan.
This talk is co-sponsored by the Asian Studies Program and the Department of International Languages and Cultures.