Taiwan ranks among the leading global humanitarian aid donors to Ukraine. However, due to the absence of direct communication with Ukraine, Taiwan delivers its aid to Ukraine through CEE countries, further strengthening Taiwan-CEE relations. Key takeaways: Taiwan ranks among the top five Indo-Pacific nations providing aid to Ukraine, focusing on healthcare, social services, reconstruction, and… Continue reading Taiwan’s aid diplomacy to Ukraine: catching two birds with one stone
Taiwan’s defense chief, Koo Li-Hsiung, has initiated a series of military reforms aimed at modernizing the defense sector, but these efforts have been hindered by persistent organizational challenges, which are obstructing the full implementation and effectiveness of the proposed changes. Key takeaways: The appointment of a civilian as the minister of national defense signals the… Continue reading Military reforms in Taiwan: What’s behind the new civilian minister of national defense?
European states should aid a Taiwanese bid to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), a symbolic statement of values as well as a substantive move to integrate Taiwan into the global community and preserve peace in the Indo-Pacific. Key takeaways: Compared with joining UN-led multilateral organizations, joining the ICC’s jurisdiction would require a simple unilateral… Continue reading Europe should embrace Taiwan inside the International Criminal Court
CEIAS is implementing a project dedicated to analyzing human rights in East Asia from a comparative perspective. HUREA will focus on human rights in East Asia in the following human rights topics: death penalty, asylum, and female representation in politics. While HUREA will cover all East Asian countries, Taiwan will serve as a special case… Continue reading Human rights in East Asia (HUREA)
Taiwan – one of the most progressive countries in Asia – has no asylum law. Due to its political status and its complicated relationship with China, there are serious concerns surrounding this topic. Compounding this issue is the limited discussion on this topic within Taiwanese society, with many Taiwanese unaware of the absence of an… Continue reading Formosa as a Safe Haven? Taiwan’s Public Opinion on Potential Asylum Mechanisms and Refugees
