Jennifer Sampson | Watching America

Taiwan: Is Being Too Pro-American in Taiwan’s Interests?

Jennifer Sampson - April 1, 2026. Published in UDN

Since America is Taiwan’s “Uncle Sam,” it should take better care of Taiwan. America does not, however.

Taiwan: Killing the Chicken No Longer Scares the Monkey.* Trump’s Authority Is Waning

Jennifer Sampson - March 12, 2026. Published in UDN

This loss of authority is Trump’s real problem.

Taiwan: Everything Stinks When You Wear a Foot-Binding Cloth as a Scarf

Jennifer Sampson - March 1, 2026. Published in UDN

'Make America Great Again' is nothing more than a way to make more money ... Can Taiwan safely bet on this kind of America?

Taiwan: Trump’s Disregard for Peace Should Win Him ‘Most Shameless’ Prize

Jennifer Sampson - February 2, 2026. Published in UDN

Trump behaves like a child who goes trick-or-treating at Halloween. People, including the Norwegian prime minister, don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Taiwan: If National Interest Comes 1st, What about Taiwan?

Jennifer Sampson - January 22, 2026. Published in Taiwan Times

Beneath all the differing opinions, however, was one unchanging truth for each country: national interest comes first.

Taiwan: As US-China Discuss New World Order, What Deterrence Can a Hollowed-Out Taiwan Find?

Jennifer Sampson - January 7, 2026. Published in UDN

[Trump's] attitude toward U.S.-Japan security and Indo-Pacific strategy is even softer than it was in the past.