Policy Analyst
Cathy Fang

Cathy Fang serves as a Policy Analyst in the National Security and Economic Security Research Program at DSET, where she specializes in analyzing the convergence of technology and geopolitical dynamics. Her research portfolio encompasses critical technological domains, with particular emphasis on the semiconductor industry and the strategic implications of emerging technologies including unmanned aerial vehicles, satellite systems, and subsea telecommunications infrastructure. Currently, she contributes as an editor and podcast host at US-Taiwan Watch. Prior to her role at DSET, she held the position of policy analyst at the Project 2049 Institute. Her professional background includes tenure as a legislative assistant at Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan and research experience at the Institute of International Relations, National Chengchi University (NCCU). She holds an M.A. in Asian Studies and International Security from the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, and a B.A. in Political Science from National Chengchi University.

Education:M.A. in Asian Studies and International Security from the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University
DSET Research area:National Defense Semiconductor
Policy Analyst
Cathy Fang

Cathy Fang serves as a Policy Analyst in the National Security and Economic Security Research Program at DSET, where she specializes in analyzing the convergence of technology and geopolitical dynamics. Her research portfolio encompasses critical technological domains, with particular emphasis on the semiconductor industry and the strategic implications of emerging technologies including unmanned aerial vehicles, satellite systems, and subsea telecommunications infrastructure. Currently, she contributes as an editor and podcast host at US-Taiwan Watch. Prior to her role at DSET, she held the position of policy analyst at the Project 2049 Institute. Her professional background includes tenure as a legislative assistant at Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan and research experience at the Institute of International Relations, National Chengchi University (NCCU). She holds an M.A. in Asian Studies and International Security from the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, and a B.A. in Political Science from National Chengchi University.

Education:M.A. in Asian Studies and International Security from the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University
DSET Research area:National Defense Semiconductor

DSET Publications

[DSET Drone Newsletter] Impact of Defense Special Budget Cuts on Taiwan’s Drone Industry; DSET Drone Reports Cited by The New York Times and Other International Media; Japan–Ukraine Drone Cooperation Deepens; Japan Revises Export Control Regulations; U.S. Drone Procurement Enters Its Second Phase (May 15, 2026)

[DSET Drone Newsletter] Taiwan’s Defense Budget Stalls, the U.S. Unveils the Blue Skies for Taiwan Act, Russia Launches Record Drone Strike on Ukraine, and the U.S. and UK Focus on Countering Underwater Drones (April 7, 2026)

[DSET Drone Newsletter] Taiwan’s Lessons from U.S.-Iran Shahed Warfare, Zelensky’s Counter-Shahed Offer, U.S.-Taiwan AI Cooperation, and Drone Procurement Boosts in the U.S., Japan, and the EU (March 19, 2026)

[DSET Drone Newsletter] Taiwan–U.S. Drone Certification Breakthrough; ‘Non-Red’ Standards Established ; Taiwan’s Defense Procurement Budget Dilemma, Zelensky, and Europe’s Call for Partnership. February 11, 2026

[DSET Drone Newsletter] How Does the FCC Ban Affect Taiwanese Drone Companies? January 21, 2026

Drones for Democracy: U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation in Building a Resilient and China-Free UAV Supply Chain

DSET News & Events

DSET Op-Ed in The Diplomat Analyzes How Special Defense Budget Cuts Could Undermine Taiwan’s Drone Development

DSET Speaks to TTV on Development and Value of Taiwan’s Emerging Drone Industry

DSET Commentaries

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