2020/03/06 |
When Philippines Democracy Hit Midlife Crisis
The Philippines’ democracy turned 34 last week but continues to flirt with authoritarian fantasies.
2020/03/04 |
Audrey Tang Praised for Coronavirus Prevention Tactics
Japanese netizens are captivated by Audrey Tang, Taiwan's digital minister, and her open data approach to sharing local information on the coronavirus outbreak.
2018/12/12 |
ANALYSIS: Taiwan's Diplomatic Struggle in Latin America
As the potential of a KMT government in 2020 looms large in the thinking of Latin American governments loyal to Taipei, the US has an important role to play in the continuance of Taiwan's diplomatic presence in the region.
2018/11/17 |
INTERVIEW: MIT's Ethan Zuckerman Says 'Be Angry and Engage'
We are looking toward a future where civic tech is no longer remarkable, it is just part of how government functions, says the MIT Media Lab professor.
2018/10/16 |
Taiwan News: Govt Flip Flops on Shenao Power Plant, Tsai Opens Biotech Park
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/10/15 |
An Open Appeal to the UN: Please Do Not Leave the Taiwanese Behind
A Human Rights Defender makes an impassioned plea for the United Nations not to leave Taiwan behind as it pursues its 2030 sustainable development goals.
2018/10/10 |
ANALYSIS: Beijing's Taiwan Squeeze Offers a Blueprint for the China Century
China's creeping interference in Taiwan's democracy reflects changing currents in Indo-Pacific geopolitics.
2018/09/26 |
INTERVIEW: The Inside Story on How Spain Bowed to China's Threats on Academic Freedom
The China-forced cancellation of a Taiwan cultural event at Spain's University of Salamanca raises concerns over the terms of China's engagement with international universities.
2018/09/21 |
Book Review: Michiko Kakutani’s 'The Death of Truth: Notes on Falsehood in the Age of Trump'
Postmodernism writ large is poisoning civic life, and a solution remains elusive.
2018/08/27 |
The Challenges of Delivering a New Deal for Malaysia
A motley ruling coalition faces tough challenges in executing systemic reform.
2018/07/06 |
OPINION: Saluting Singapore's Marvelous Work Ethic!
Welcome to the People's Action Party's government school of logical fallacies
2018/07/02 |
Q&A: TECO New York's Brian Su on Fighting for Taiwan Against China
After writing to The Wall Street Journal to make quite clear that 'Taiwan Is Not a Part of the People’s Republic', Brian Su talks about the importance and strategy of raising Taiwan's international profile.
2018/06/28 |
OPINION: Southeast Asia a Test Bed for Trust in Digital, 'Post-truth' Era
The digital era is transforming the nature of trust and credibility in democratic Southeast Asia.
2018/06/11 |
OPINION: Why I Oppose Singapore Hosting the Trump-Kim Summit
Singapore is achieving a diplomatic coup that the PAP's rule does not deserve.
2018/06/04 |
Indonesian Democracy on Tenterhooks amid Global Backslide toward Despotism
In the decades since Suharto fell, has Indonesia truly transformed into a stable democracy?
2018/05/29 |
HONG KONG: China Frets over Protest Marches and District Council Polls
Democrats need to walk a fine line in order to keep Hong Kong's big issue in play.
2018/05/25 |
Confronting Coldstore: Why Singapore Must Face Its Past
There is still time for those who took part in epoch-making events in Singapore's history to give their personal testimony.
