Every year, Taiwan’s government puts €35 into the pocket of every young resident and tells them to go experience their culture. What looks like a simple subsidy is, on closer inspection, something considerably more deliberate. Key takeaways: Taiwan’s Culture Points program provides annual digital vouchers to residents aged 13 to 22, designed to sustain domestic… Continue reading Taiwan’s Culture Points: A behavioral experiment in cultural policy
Catalyzed by a global polycrisis and associated disruptions, Taiwan and European countries have rapidly moved towards deepening their relations—resulting in a five-fold increase in engagement volume in recent years. Engagement is now delving into the more sensitive areas of security and defense cooperation. To ensure continued momentum, both sides need to invest in future-proofing their… Continue reading Eroding taboos in security cooperation between Taiwan and Europe
Escalating tensions in the Middle East are putting Taiwan’s vulnerability to external energy shocks under the spotlight. Given Taiwan’s near-total reliance on imported fuels, the crisis should serve as a warning signal for Taipei to reassess its energy policy, including its stance on nuclear power and strategic reserves. Picture source: Depositphotos. Escalating tensions in the Middle… Continue reading War in the Middle East and Taiwan’s energy diversification needs
Key takeaways: As its trade deficit with China continues to widen and transatlantic commitments become increasingly uncertain, the EU is now questioning both the nature of its ties to Beijing and the strength of its relationship with Washington. Amid this, the EU continues to pursue its strategic diversification efforts, including through new trade agreements such… Continue reading The discreet charm of economic diversification: How Brussels and Jakarta can leverage the EU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement
Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to Beijing in May follows trips by Canada’s Mark Carney, the UK’s Keir Starmer, and Germany’s Friedrich Merz. The agreements reached, says Dominika Remžová, reflect not only the interests of political elites but also how economic structures shape each country’s China policy. Trade deals by public opinion In response to growing… Continue reading Oil tankers, cars, and money: the political economy of G7 China policies
