As geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific continue to rise, the Republic of China (Taiwan) finds itself at the heart of global security debates. How can Taiwan navigate the complex landscape of U.S.-China relations, technological competition, and defense preparedness? What role does artificial intelligence and emerging technology play in securing its future?

Join the Oxford University International Relations Society for an engaging discussion with Jason Hsu Yu-jen, a senior fellow at Hudson Institute, where he focuses on the United States’ technological cooperation with allies and partners. Drawing on his expertise in defense, technology policy, and international strategy, Hsu will explore Taiwan’s evolving security challenges, the role of AI in modern warfare, and how international partnerships can shape the island’s future. In the wake of the protests that erupted in March 2014 as part of the Sunflower Movement, Hsu became involved in public affairs in an effort to better represent Taiwan’s students and young generation. From 2016 to 2020, Hsu served as legislator-at-large in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan (the national parliament) where he focused on defense, technology, trade, and foreign policy. He received an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a BA from National Chengchi University.