About this Event
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 Ratner
Wednesday, April 15, 2026National Press Club, Washington, DC
About the Event
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:
- Ambassador Robert C. O'Brien (ret.), 27th United States National Security Advisor, and the Co-founder and Chairman of American Global Strategies
- Dr. Ely Ratner, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, and Principal at The Marathon Initiative
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.
About the US-Taiwan Task Force
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.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Doors open at 9:15 AM)
Location: National Press Club529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045
RSVP: Required by April 13, 2026
Media Inquiries
Members of the media planning to attend with additional crew or equipment should contact Yuchen Lee, Communications Associate, at [email protected] to ensure proper accommodation.
About GTI
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Press Club, 529 14th Street Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 0.00
