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Balancing Steel and Silk: Small-State Defense Strategy in the Taiwan Strait
Flying Between the Cracks of Giants
Singapore’s defense relationship with Taiwan is one of the Indo-Pacific’s most discreet yet enduring military partnerships. Since 1975, under...
To Beijing, U.S. Deterrence Has Become Clichéd
At this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent mixed signals. On one hand, he emphasized that China is the biggest threat...
Reviving the Concert of Europe: Historical Lessons for the Indo-Pacific
As Europe once emerged from the upheaval of the Napoleonic Wars with a new diplomatic framework designed to stabilize the continent, the Indo-Pacific today...
Is Germany in a position to criticize Taiwan’s opposition party for its “anti-fascist” rhetoric?
On the 80th anniversary of the victory in Europe, for China and Russia, this marks the triumph of the global anti-fascist war. Taiwan’s role...
Taiwan’s Currency Surge Reflects Potential Outcomes of Taiwan-U.S. Trade Talks
On May 2, the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) surged 3.3% against the U.S. dollar, marking the largest single-day gain in 23 years. As an...
One Tariff, Two Systems: Navigating Pressure in Beijing and Taipei
When the United States announced sweeping new tariffs on April 5, 2025, it did more than shake global trade. It crystallized a divide in...
The Dynamics of Semiconductor Competition in East Asia
This article discusses the dynamics of competition within the semiconductor industry in East Asia through the lens of international political economy. In today's digital...
Beyond Pride Diplomacy: How Asian Countries Build Their Pro‑LGBTQ Image on the Global Stage
Sneakers Diplomacy in New York
Amid the hustle of the 2024 UN General Assembly, Aiko Zhang—a young non-binary diplomat from Taiwan—chose to wear white sneakers...
Island Defence: Assessing Taiwan’s Military Capabilities
Since its inception, Taiwan has grappled with a range of challenges in resisting mounting pressure from China. From defence and economic concerns to sociopolitical...
Taiwan Goes on the Offensive: Challenging China Without Firing a Shot
Taiwan stands at a geopolitical crossroads. Long defined by its defensive posture in the face of growing Chinese aggression, the island now faces a...