Taiwan

Opinion – Understanding Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election

Yu-Hua Chen • Jan 4 2024 • Articles

While all the candidates are realists and distrust China, the major distinguishing factor is their approach to managing the China threat.

Interpreting Politico-Strategic Motivations for Chinese Military Exercises

Narantsatsral Enkhbat • Oct 5 2023 • Articles

China uses joint exercises to reassure Russia, while at the same time intimidating its regional opponents in times of rising tensions over Taiwan.

Interview – Michael Cox

E-International Relations • Oct 4 2023 • Features

Michael Cox elaborates on the current state and future of US foreign policy, as well as the relevance of growing ties between Russia and China for global politics.

Retaining Ambiguity and Protecting Taiwan’s Democracy

Fang-long Shih • Jun 21 2023 • Articles

A diplomatic approach premised on political symbolism and strategic ambiguity, rather than dollar diplomacy, is the least worst path for Taiwan to follow.

Review – Chip War

Gareth Mott • Jun 1 2023 • Features

This timely and articulate account of the semiconductor industry brings to life the historical, geopolitical, and economic significance of the rise of the chip.

Interview – Timothy S. Rich

E-International Relations • Nov 10 2022 • Features

Timothy Rich talks about recognition of Taiwan, South Korean perceptions of refugees, and the advantages and challenges of collecting public opinion data.

Dashing Lines and Faking History: The Complicated History of Taipei’s Maritime Claims

Dean Karalekas • Jun 24 2022 • Articles

There are problems in using a historical argument as the basis for claims over territory, not the least of which is the reliability of available evidence.

From Ukraine to Taiwan: Legacy as a Driver of Foreign Policy Behaviour

Chietigj Bajpaee • Mar 9 2022 • Articles

With global attention focussed on Ukraine, Xi’s efforts to reinstate a Sino-centric regional order by recovering ‘lost lands’, including Taiwan should not be overlooked.

Opinion – Taiwan’s Almighty Squeeze

Martin Duffy • Oct 14 2021 • Articles

The resounding re-election of President Tsai Ing-wen in 2020 reflects a steely determination on the part of the Taiwanese to resist the ‘almighty squeeze’ China is seeking to impose on them.

Is China Under-Exploiting One Legal Avenue in the South China Sea?

He Xiaheng Derek • Jul 17 2021 • Articles

Beijing faces a legal quandary between tacitly admitting the continued ROC presence on Taiwan and not making full use of the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty.

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