Donald Trump’s second term, and his highly personalized approach to international diplomacy, raises concerns about US foreign policy towards Taiwan amid increasingly fortified China-Russia ties. Key takeaways: Trump’s priorities are expected to shift the focus of US-Taiwan policy from a values-based defense of democracy to a more strategic and transactional approach. Trump’s ambiguous stance on… Continue reading Taiwan faces rocky future under Trump 2.0 and the growing Sino-Russian alignment
As tensions escalate in the Taiwan Strait and drone warfare takes center stage in modern conflicts, Taiwan faces a critical challenge: developing a drone industry capable of countering China’s extensive and advanced unmanned systems. Key takeaways: China’s strategic investments have established it as a global leader in drone production and deployment, both militarily and commercially.… Continue reading Drones in Taiwan’s defense: challenges and solutions
Amid growing cross-Strait tensions and an upcoming change in the US leadership, the EU finds itself unable to make a substantial contribution to deterring China from invading Taiwan. Key takeaways: As the EU lacks the necessary means for effective military deterrence, it could use some of its light instruments to enhance the coordination of member states’… Continue reading Can the EU deter China from invading Taiwan?
This article examines the evolution of Slovakia-Taiwan relations, focusing on the early 2020s (specifically 2020–2023), a period marked by a shift toward closer ties. Despite adhering to the One China policy, Slovakia has strengthened its engagement with Taiwan, driven by both regional and domestic factors. Regionally, the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region’s disillusionment with… Continue reading Slovakia-Taiwan relations: Slovakia’s pragmatic approach as a model of engagement with Taiwan
Taiwan and Central and Eastern Europe should intensify their collaboration to protect regional and minority languages, recognizing the role of multilingualism in bolstering democratic resilience. Key takeaways: Taiwan and Poland’s transitions to democracy marked significant shifts in language policies, leading to the recognition and protection of marginalized languages like Hakka and Kashubian. The inclusive language… Continue reading Amplifying the democratic polylogue: The case for Taiwan-Europe cooperation on regional and minority languages
