Leader of a Lonely Island.

The article profiles Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. Topics covered include her efforts in fending off unwelcome leftist overtures and keeping the self-governing island of 23 million away from China whose geopolitical clout continues to grow, the challenges she is facing caused by the resurgence of populism afflicting democracies around the world, and her efforts to win a re-election by winning voters with her commitment to protecting Taiwan's democracy.