2020/03/19 |
The Coronavirus Is an Opportunity for Taiwan's Disease Prevention Diplomacy
Taiwan has been "making friends" with other countries by various means even though it cannot export face masks and other supplies. What can Taiwan provide at the moment?
2019/04/03 |
Has Taiwan's Sunflower Movement Had a Wider International Effect?
Taiwan's 2014 Sunflower Movement has also influenced the country's diplomatic strategy.
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.
2018/11/29 |
INTERVIEW: The Distant Self-Governing 'Utopia' of Rojava Has a Message for Taiwan
A Middle Eastern beacon of direct democracy says there is a path forward for Taiwanese civil society.
2018/11/08 |
CARTOON: Trump, Bolsonaro, and Taiwan's Looney Friends
Taiwan's 17 remaining official allies, along with its larger unofficial friends, make for strange bedfellows.
2018/10/21 |
The Taiwan Coast Guard's South China Sea Challenge
Taiwan is bulking up its coast guard, but the scope of ROC territory necessitates some tough decisions for its commanders.
2018/10/04 |
Taiwan News: Taipei Mayor Ko Defends Against China Organ Harvest Claims
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/09/17 |
Can Kosovo Be a Civic Tech Role Model for Taiwan?
The countries have many differences, but share a lack of recognition from the UN – and a spirit of solving problems using civic technology.
2018/09/11 |
OPINION: Taiwan's Resumption of Executions Is a Major Diplomatic Own-Goal
Taiwan can't effectively preach soft power while continuing to execute its citizens.
2018/09/11 |
As Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies Dwindle, Students Are Caught in a Geopolitical Tug of War
Taiwan rewards diplomatic allies with scholarships for students to study at Taiwanese universities. When those countries switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing, Taiwan cuts the funds, leaving students to scramble.
2018/08/31 |
After El Salvador, What Now for Taiwan and Its Central American Allies?
El Salvador’s decision to switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing was a pivotal moment in Taiwan’s future.
2018/08/22 |
CARTOON: China's Cash for Central American Control
China reportedly agreed to provide more than US$27 billion in financing for a port in El Salvador.
2018/08/21 |
UPDATE: El Salvador Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Taiwan
El Salvador becomes the third country this year to switch diplomatic recognition to China.
2018/05/21 |
AIT Director Moy Affirms US Commitment to Taiwan ahead of New Complex Opening
AIT Director Kin Moy offered few clues as to what to expect ahead of a milestone moment in US-Taiwan relations.
2018/05/03 |
CARTOON: Taiwan Eats Bitterness; Dominican Republic Gobbles RMB
Taiwan has only 19 official friends left as the Dominican Republic gets wooed by Chinese highways.
2018/05/01 |
Dominican Republic Switches Diplomatic Allegiance from Taiwan to China
The decision reduces Taiwan's remaining diplomatic allies to 19.
2018/03/16 |
OPINION: Taiwan's Diplomatic Isolation Is a Blessing in Disguise
If Taiwan was part of the international club, would the country have the progressive stance and freedoms it now enjoys?
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.