2022/07/21 |
Do Taiwanese View Gender Discrimination as Commonplace?
Despite Taiwan’s high rankings in gender equality, Taiwanese women consistently report experiencing discrimination.
2022/07/07 |
How Does the Taiwanese Public View Efforts Against Misinformation?
Survey results have identified a crucial element in Taiwan’s fight against misinformation: the use of fact-checks.
2022/06/09 |
To What Extent Do South Koreans Perceive North Korean Cyberattacks as a Threat?
A recent survey of South Koreans indicates that cyberattacks are viewed as a threat comparable to nuclear weapons, particularly among the elderly.
2022/04/12 |
How Does the South Korean Public View Misinformation on Social Media?
Survey results suggest a continued challenge in finding broadly accepted efforts at combating misinformation—despite a general consensus among an otherwise polarized electorate on the value of responding.
2022/03/15 |
South Korea: How Did the Pardon of Park Geun-hye Affect the Election?
A pre-election survey undermines the oft-cited idea that national unity in South Korea is promoted through pardons of former presidents.
2022/03/10 |
South Korea: How Does Moon Jae-in’s Presidency Affect the Election
The results of a pre-election survey suggest that growing backlash to Covid-19 policies led to declining support for Moon, perhaps indirectly affecting perceptions of the losing candidate, Lee Jae-myung.
2021/12/28 |
No, Taiwan Shouldn’t Sabotage TSMC: A Response to “Broken Nest”
A recent paper making the rounds in policy circles advocates for Taiwan to deliberately destroy semiconductor manufacturer TSMC to deter an invasion. Here’s why that’s not a good idea.
2021/12/11 |
What Nicaragua’s Shift Means — And What It Doesn’t.
Taiwan’s unofficial relations with countries like the U.S. provide far more to Taiwan’s political and economic security.
2021/12/01 |
Survey: How Concerned Are Americans About a Conflict with China and North Korea?
In contrast with North Korea, China is more credibly seen as posing both a military and economic threat to the U.S. and the public is likely more familiar with China’s human rights abuses.
2021/08/02 |
Survey: US Perceptions of China in the Early Biden Era
Our survey indicates a broadly shared concern about China in the United States, but not necessarily a consensus on what to do in regards to the economic challenges China poses.
2020/06/08 |
Survey: South Koreans Oppose a More Open Refugee Policy
A study of South Korean attitudes towards refugees shows general opposition to a more open approach. Welcoming non-Korean and Muslim refugees receives lower support than welcoming North Korean refugees.
2019/07/05 |
South Korea Lags Behind Taiwan on LGBT Rights
South Korea is unlikely to be the next in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
2019/01/03 |
By the Numbers: The Challenges to Building Trust Between Taiwan and China
The data shows an alarming partisan disparity in Taiwanese views on cross-Strait relations.
2018/11/26 |
OPINION: Failure of Olympic Name Poll Shows Taiwanese Voters' Pragmatism
The emphasis on the tangible costs of abandoning the 'Chinese Taipei' Olympic name appears to have won over voters unable to identify the benefits of trying to compete as 'Taiwan'.
2018/04/02 |
OPINION: Think Twice Before Backing a Referendum on Taiwan's Constitution
The benefits of a referendum proposed by the Island of Joy and Happiness Coalition calling for a new Taiwan constitution remain unclear.
2018/03/14 |
OPINION: Taiwan's Diplomatic Isolation Is Exaggerated
Losing diplomatic partners does not hamper Taiwan's ability to interact internationally and may in fact just save some aid dollars.
2017/05/12 |
Towards Engagement with North Korea: Implications of the South Korean Presidential Election
The new South Korean President’s interest in engagement with North Korea may aid in improving relations with China, providing greater means to entice North Korea with both carrots and sticks, argues Timothy Rich.