Randall Schriver
TaiwanpoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Randall Schriver is a former United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, serving during the Trump administration. He is currently the chairman of the Project 2049 Institute, a think tank focused on Asian security issues. Schriver has been an advocate for strengthened military cooperation and training between the United States and Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of enhancing Taiwan's combat readiness amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Randall Schriver is the chairman of the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security and previously served as the US assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs.
US institute praises Taiwan defenseTaiwan· 2026-07-30
Randall Schriver, a former US assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, emphasized the need for Taiwan to prepare for a possible Chinese military invasion or blockade.
Taiwan, partners must prepare for blockade: expertTaiwan· 2026-07-28
Randall Schriver describes Taiwan’s new defense policy as acting with greater seriousness and focus than ever before.
Military spending shows resolve - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-12-04
Randall Schriver, a former US assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, commented on US arms sales to Taiwan.
Schriver positive on US arms sales if budget passesTaiwan· 2025-10-15
Institute for Indo-Pacific Security chairman Randall Schriver praised Taiwan’s efforts over the past few years to bolster its self-defense capabilities.
Taiwan crucial for global value chains, minister saysTaiwan· 2025-09-27
Randall Schriver, former US assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, emphasized Taiwan's critical role as a US partner.
Taiwan a critical US partner: SchriverTaiwan· 2025-04-19
Randall Schriver, former US assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said that the US should strengthen training of Taiwan’s armed forces.
US should help to bolster Taiwan military trainingTaiwan· 2025-03-27
Randall Schriver, former US assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, advocates for strengthened training of Taiwan's armed forces.
Ex-US defense official advocates for strengthened training of Taiwan forcesTaiwan· 2025-03-27