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The Depths of Taiwan’s Military Morale Crisis
From the massive-scale retreat of 1949 to the crises over Quemoy, the ROC’s armed forces have long symbolized perseverance amidst...
Patrick Ko
Feb 14


Taiwan People's Party as the ‘Crucial Minority’ in Upcoming Legislative Yuan Session
By Ian Huang and Tatiana Van den Haute In January, Lai Ching-te from Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) broke the eight-year...
Ian Huang
Mar 13, 2024


Generative AI and disinformation - Assessing EU policies and Taiwan policy recommendations
By Irene Chou and Tatiana Van den Haute Back in March 2023, co-founders of the Center for Humane Technology Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin...
Irene Chou
Jan 27, 2024


Taiwan’s Fight Against Chinese Disinformation: A Policy Analysis
Coming up in January, Taiwan’s presidential election underscores the vital importance of public trust in democratic government, which...
Irene Chou
Jan 23, 2024


Backgrounder: Taiwan’s Civil Defense Strategy
Taiwan's unique geopolitical position and tense relationship with China have necessitated robust civil defense capabilities as a core...
Ian Murphy
Dec 5, 2023


Taiwan’s Drone Defense: From Dependence to Dominance
Modern warfare is changing. As seen with the use of drones and drone-dropped munitions in the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, asymmetric...
Ian Murphy
Nov 9, 2023


Taiwan’s Road to CPTPP Membership
Overview & Background There is significant debate surrounding the question of whether Taiwan will be granted access to the Comprehensive...
Tatiana Van den Haute
Oct 21, 2023


China’s Looming Brain Drain and Taiwan’s Chance
By Ian Huang and Ian Murphy Job Market in China China reached a record high unemployment rate for youth between the ages of 16 to 24 in...
Ian Huang
Sep 29, 2023


AI is redefining Taiwan’s strength in the PC market
By Milo Hsieh and Ian Murphy As the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic economic recovery shaped supply chains and consumer behavior,...
Milo Hsieh
Jun 12, 2023


A Brief Overview of Chinese Nationalism, KMT Legacy, and Taiwanese Nationalism
Introduction The emphasis on a unique national heritage assumes the presence of a separate culture that is often depicted as a...
Wei Azim Hung
May 14, 2023


Taiwan's Submarine Project: A Game-Changer in its Maritime Defense?
Introduction Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has never disclosed China’s underwater activities near Taiwan. Given that...
Wei Azim Hung
May 4, 2023


How the Bilingual 2030 Policy Will Boost Taiwan’s Global Competitiveness
The Bilingual 2030 Policy is a long-term policy initiative launched by the Taiwanese government in 2018. The policy was developed in...
Ian Murphy
May 3, 2023


New Southbound Policy: Analysis at End of Tsai's Second Term
The New Southbound Policy (NSP) is a major policy initiative by the Taiwanese government launched in 2016 to enhance Taiwan's economic,...
Frank Tseng
Apr 26, 2023


Tsai Ing-Wen’s U.S. Visit and 2024 Taiwan Presidential Elections
President Tsai’s Itinerary in the U.S. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to visit the United States in late March, where she...
Ian Murphy
Mar 21, 2023


DPP’s November 2022 Local Election Defeat
Executive summary: The DPP suffered its worst performance since it first partook in elections 36 years ago. The brief offers a survey of...
Wei Azim Hung
Dec 8, 2022


Report: Role of Scandals in Taiwan's Midterm Elections 2022
Key Recap: Questions of Hou You-Yi's future political ambitions TPP accused of appropriating legislative assistants for the party More...
Wei Azim Hung
Nov 22, 2022


Tsai's Double Ten Speech and Underlying Identities
Executive Summary The brief explores how Taiwan’s national identity is discursively reshaped through presidential speeches as part of a...
Wei Azim Hung
Oct 21, 2022
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