William Brent Christensen

William Brent Christensen

politician United States

William Brent Christensen is a former director of the American Institute in Taiwan, where he was instrumental in managing US-Taiwan relations. He has extensive experience in diplomacy and international relations, particularly regarding security policies in the Asia-Pacific region. In a recent discussion, he commented on Taiwan's defense spending, describing the target of 10 percent of GDP as 'unrealistic' for the island nation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
60,296
Power
1,696$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 2 5.00 0.25% +0% 23,816,775 60,296 $670,000 1,696$
Totals 2 23,816,775 60,296 $670,000 1,696$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Former American Institute in Taiwan director William Brent Christensen said that a 10 percent GDP target is 'unrealistic for Taiwan.' 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Group urges increase in arms spending

Taiwan Taiwan: Former American Institute in Taiwan director William Brent Christensen said that a 10-percent GDP target is 'unrealistic for Taiwan.' 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Washington report urges Taiwan to increase defense budget