Global Taiwan Institute

What Global Taiwan Institute does

Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit think tank based in Washington, DC (founded 2016) that conducts policy research and public engagement on Taiwan, US-Taiwan relations, cross-Strait dynamics, and Indo-Pacific security. It is described in source material as the only US-based think tank exclusively focused on Taiwan policy. GTI operates a publishing program (the peer-reviewed Global Taiwan Brief and Occasional Reports), produces three podcasts (Global Taiwan Insights, Taiwan Salon, Taiwan Security Review) distributed via Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and runs two structured researcher-exchange programs: the GTI Taiwan Scholarship (USD $10,000 grants for American researchers doing field research in Taiwan) and the GTI Visiting Fellowship (USD $3,000/month stipends for Taiwanese scholars in Washington DC). It also convenes bipartisan US-Taiwan Task Forces (most recently a 2026-2027 cohort), hosts free public seminars and an annual symposium, and accepts donations from individuals, corporations, governments, and NGOs.

The organization's underlying technology stack is conventional: a content management system powering globaltaiwan.org, podcast hosting on major streaming platforms, Eventbrite for event registration, social media distribution (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), and AI-detection tooling used defensively to screen author submissions for the Global Taiwan Brief. There are no proprietary AI models, no AI/ML research publications, and no platform integrations beyond standard digital publishing and event-management tooling. Its staff is small (1-10 employees), with disclosed salary ranges of $45-70K for operational and communications roles.

GTI's business model is a donations-funded nonprofit. It does not sell products or services; all publications, podcasts, seminars, and most fellowship activities are offered free of charge in service of its mission to strengthen US-Taiwan relations. Revenue is sourced from individual, corporate, government, and non-government contributions (Tax ID 47-4583894). Programmatic outflows (scholarship grants, fellowship stipends, honoraria such as USD $200 per Global Taiwan Brief article) consume a portion of incoming donations. Customer segments are policy audiences rather than paying customers: US government officials, academic researchers, policy journalists, and emerging policy professionals.

Name

Global Taiwan Institute

Legal name

Global Taiwan Institute

Website

https://globaltaiwan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Taiwan Institute is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit think tank that conducts policy research, publications, podcasts, fellowships, and task forces exclusively focused on Taiwan and US-Taiwan relations for policymakers, scholars, and journalists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Think Tank Services

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Policy Research Institutes & Think Tanks (EDADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC), Research Collaboration & Joint Labs (International Partnerships) (EDAIABAC)

Keywords

• Policy research
• Taiwan affairs
• Geopolitical analysis
• Think tank publications
• Fellowship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: GTI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that accepts individual, corporate, government, and non-government support. Tax ID: 47-4583894. Donations are tax-deductible.
2. Publication Revenue: GTI pays honorarium of USD $200 per article to guest contributors for the Global Taiwan Brief publication. Selected articles may be translated into Mandarin-Chinese and shared with partner platforms including 今周刊 for expanded reach.
3. Scholarship and Fellowship Programs: GTI Taiwan Scholarship Program provides USD $10,000 grants to American researchers for field research in Taiwan. GTI Visiting Fellowship provides USD $3,000/month stipends to Taiwanese researchers. These are outbound funding programs that support organizational mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Global Taiwan Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit think tank that produces policy research, analysis, and programs focused on Taiwan and US-Taiwan relations. Its core offerings include the Global Taiwan Brief publication, Occasional Reports, three podcast programs, fellowship and scholarship programs, bipartisan task forces, and public seminars and symposiums designed to inform policymakers, scholars, and the public on Taiwan-related policy issues.

Product overview

Global Taiwan Institute operates as a policy research and analysis organization offering publications (Global Taiwan Brief, Occasional Reports), three podcasts (Global Taiwan Insights, Taiwan Salon, Taiwan Security Review), two fellowship programs (GTI Taiwan Scholarship and GTI Visiting Fellowship), a US-Taiwan Task Force, public seminar series, and an annual symposium. These products collectively serve GTI's mission of strengthening US-Taiwan relations through cutting-edge research, policy dialogue, and public engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Taiwan Brief: GTI's flagship publication focusing on current events and policy analysis related to Taiwan
• Global Taiwan Insights
• Taiwan Salon
• Taiwan Security Review
• GTI Taiwan Scholarship Program
• GTI Visiting Fellowship

Products and services

• Global Taiwan Brief GTI's flagship publication providing timely and informed policy analysis on Taiwan, US-Taiwan relations, and cross-Strait dynamics, with articles of 1,500-2,000 words. Peer-reviewed and targeted at policymakers, scholars, and journalists.
• Occasional Reports Longer-form research reports on Taiwan-related policy topics, including findings from GTI scholarship recipients, published by the institute for the policy and academic communities.
• Global Taiwan Insights Podcast Audio podcast featuring brief, timely interviews with policy experts including academics, government officials, and journalists on Taiwan security, defense, diplomatic, and trade issues. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
• Taiwan Salon Podcast Policy podcast examining Taiwan's cultural policy and approach to soft power from perspectives inside and outside government.
• Taiwan Security Review Podcast Policy podcast hosted by GTI Senior Non-Resident Fellow Alex Gray covering Taiwan security and defense matters.
• GTI Taiwan Scholarship Program Scholarship program funding American, Mexican, or Canadian researchers to conduct short-term field research in Taiwan, awarding USD $10,000 for research terms of up to one year, provided in three installments.
• GTI Visiting Fellowship Fellowship enabling Taiwanese scholars and activists (with Master's degree or higher) to pursue in-person research in Washington DC for up to 3 months, providing round-trip airfare from Taiwan and a monthly stipend of USD $3,000.
• US-Taiwan Task Force Bipartisan task force convening former senior officials, industry leaders, and academic experts to generate policy ideas and strengthen the US-Taiwan partnership. Recent task forces include 2022-2023 and 2026-2027 cohorts.
• Public Seminar Series Free public events focused on topics relating to Taiwan, US-Taiwan relations, cross-Strait relations, and Taiwan's global policy. RSVP required for in-person attendance in Washington DC; webcast available for remote audiences.
• Annual Symposium Annual flagship conference bringing together experts, officials, and stakeholders to discuss Taiwan policy issues and advance the US-Taiwan partnership dialogue.

Quantifiable outcome

• GTI produces weekly research articles, monthly podcast episodes, and multiple public seminars annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 今周刊 (Commonwealth Magazine)minorOthersSelected articles from the Global Taiwan Brief may be translated into Mandarin-Chinese and shared with this Taiwan media partner for publication on their platforms, expanding reach to Chinese-language audiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brookings Institution: Premier DC think tank with substantial Asia policy research output covering Taiwan, China, and cross-Strait relations. Operates at significantly larger scale but addresses overlapping themes and the same Washington policymaker audience.
• Stimson Center: DC-based think tank with an East Asia program addressing US-China-Taiwan relations and Indo-Pacific security. Overlaps significantly with GTI's research agenda and convening function within the DC policy community.
• Atlantic Council: Major Washington DC think tank with its Global China Hub and Asia security programs actively publishing on Taiwan policy and US-Taiwan relations. Competes for the same policy audience and donor base as GTI but with substantially larger resources.
• Asia Society Policy Institute: Policy arm of the Asia Society focused on US-Asia relations, with active programming on Taiwan policy, US-China dynamics, and regional security. Comparable audience of policymakers and engaged public, broader Asia portfolio.
• Hudson Institute: Established DC think tank with a dedicated Asia-Pacific security program covering Taiwan defense and Indo-Pacific strategy. Overlaps with GTI's defense and security-focused content and competes for similar donor segments.
• German Marshall Fund of the United States: Nonpartisan DC think tank with significant transatlantic and Indo-Pacific programming; GTI advisory board member Jamie Fly is a Senior Fellow there. Direct overlap in Asia policy expertise and shared network of fellows.
• Heritage Foundation: Large, ideologically focused think tank with an active Asia policy center publishing on Taiwan defense, Indo-Pacific security, and US-Taiwan relations. Competes with GTI for attention from policymakers and media on conservative Taiwan policy positions.
• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): A large, established Washington DC think tank with a significant Asia program covering Taiwan policy among broader Indo-Pacific and global security issues. Directly competes with GTI for policymaker attention but offers much broader portfolio.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Major international affairs think tank with substantial Asia program research including Taiwan and cross-Strait analysis. Competes for high-level policy audience attention and operates convening and publication functions similar to GTI's.

Direct peers

• Project 2049 Institute: A US-based think tank singularly focused on security and policy issues in the Indo-Pacific, with particular emphasis on Taiwan and cross-Strait relations. It is the closest direct comparable to GTI in mission, geographic focus, and policy community positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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