Say Democracy, Do Realistically not only examines the shifting relation between the United States and Taiwan from 1986 to 2008, but also offers a theoretical argument that integrates realist and liberal theories in international relations. Borrowing a phrase from John Owen, Chen refers to this theoretical model as "Democracy, Realistically." He argues that Washingtons support for democracy in Taiwan is conditional, subject to its security dilemma with China. Washington does want democracy on the island but not too much. Whenever democratizing agendas unleash voices for Taiwan independence,...