There are signs that Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party is internally aware of the country's need for atomic energy despite their anti-nuclear legacy.
Taiwan's energy policy may soon shift towards extending the operation of existing nuclear power plants to address short-term energy needs, but a long-term solution will require new nuclear builds.
Leadership, consensus, and a shift in policy are needed to elevate the conversation around nuclear energy in Taiwan as a national security and economic issue rather than a political one.