China-Taiwan Competition over Somaliland and Implications for Small Countries
Over the past two months, the very public rivalry between China and Taiwan has moved into the Horn of...
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The Legacy of Taiwan’s Lee Teng-hui
On July 30, 2020, former President Lee Teng-hui of Taiwan passed away at the age of 97. He had...
Whither Hong Kong: Beijing Imposes a “National Security Law”
The recent imposition of the National Security Law is by far Beijing’s most decisive effort to bring the less-than-ruly...
Taiwan Finds an Unexpected New Friend in Somaliland
COVID-19 seemed to change the narrative around Taiwan: from a nation whose existence is often characterized as standing on...
Beyond COVID-19, Part 13: Chaos in Hong Kong, A Georgian Anniversary, and Military Moves in Libya
Maia and Aaron are back with us this week! Last week, we took a little detour to discuss the...
Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen Begins Her Second Term amid a Pandemic
On May 20, 2020, President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan began her second term in office. In a more subdued...
Beyond COVID-19, Part 12: Taiwan’s International Stock Rises as Turkey’s Falls
Mid-May is upon us. I would like to thank our readers who have loyally read our weekly discussions throughout...
Taiwan and the WHO in 2020: A Novel Virus and Viral Politics
The World Health Assembly (WHA)—the annual plenary session of the 194 members of the World Health Organization (WHO)—convenes on...
Beyond COVID-19, Part 11: Political Shake-up in Ukraine and Baseball Returns in Asia
Congratulations to our readers: you made it to May! Celebrate the small victories, and do something special for yourself...
Beyond COVID-19, Part 9: Space Launches and Growing Authoritarian Crackdowns
The end of April is in sight. Most of us have been working from home and living under quarantine...