Institute for the Study of War 182d ago

China’s cognitive warfare, gray-zone tactics, and regional coercion campaigns grew more sophisticated in 2025. In this video, ISW’s China Team reflects on why the China-Taiwan relationship is one of the most consequential geopolitical challenges of our time, with far-reaching implications for global security, trade, and diplomacy. ISW analysts explain how they use maritime intelligence to track air defense and maritime incursions around Taiwan, expose patterns of coercion, and assess internal developments within China’s military that shape Beijing’s readiness and risk calculus. As ISW enhances its digital tools and cross-theater analysis, this work will play a central role in anticipating the challenges of 2026 and informing policymakers and the public about how China shapes the strategic environment across the Indo-Pacific. Your support enables ISW to continue delivering independent, data-driven analysis that helps deter conflict and clarify emerging threats. Support ISW’s work → https://isw.pub/EOYYoutube6