US-Taiwan Task Force Launch: Fireside Chat with Amb. O'Brien and Dr. Ratner

Global Taiwan Institute

Join us for the official launch of GTI's flagship US-Taiwan Task Force!

National Press Club

The Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) cordially invites you to:US-Taiwan Task Force Launch:Fireside Chat with Ambassador Robert C. O'Brien (ret.) and Dr. Ely RatnerWednesday, April 15, 2026National Press Club, Washington, DC <h3>About the Event</h3>Join us for the official launch of GTI's flagship US-Taiwan Task Force, featuring a fireside chat between two of America's foremost national security experts:<ul><li>Ambassador Robert C. O'Brien (ret.), 27th United States National Security Advisor, and the Co-founder and Chairman of American Global Strategies</li><li>Dr. Ely Ratner, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, and Principal at The Marathon Initiative</li></ul>In a conversation moderated by Josh Rogin, columnist at The Washington Post, Ambassador O'Brien and Dr. Ratner will discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the US-Taiwan partnership. <h3>About the US-Taiwan Task Force</h3>The new GTI US-Taiwan Task Force builds on the success of GTI's 2022-2024 Task Force on US-Taiwan Relations in the 21st Century. Chaired by Ambassador O'Brien and vice-chaired by Dr. Ratner, the Task Force convenes a bipartisan group of leading experts, policymakers, and former government officials from the United States and Taiwan.Through rigorous policy discussions and in-depth research, the Task Force will examine critical issues in US-Taiwan relations and provide actionable recommendations for decision-makers in both Washington and Taipei. <h3>Event Details</h3>Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Doors open at 9:15 AM)Location: National Press Club529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045RSVP: Required by April 13, 2026 <h3>Media Inquiries</h3>Members of the media planning to attend with additional crew or equipment should contact Yuchen Lee, Communications Associate, at ylee@globaltaiwan.org to ensure proper accommodation. <h3>About GTI</h3>The Global Taiwan Institute is a 501(c)(3) think tank dedicated to deepening understanding of Taiwan, and strengthening US-Taiwan relations through research, policy outreach, and public engagement.

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