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
The South African government has called on Taiwan to relocate its representative office from the capital, Pretoria, to the commercial center of Johannesburg. While the South African government denies such claims, this shift is widely attributed to pressure from China. Since Tsai Ing-wen assumed office in 2016, Beijing has intensified efforts to undermine Taiwan’s official… Continue reading Why South Africa ordered Taiwan’s Office relocation—and paths to resolve the standoff
Taiwan faces an urgent challenge in balancing its energy security, climate goals, and high-tech industrial growth as it approaches the 2025 deadline for decommissioning its last nuclear power plant. Key takeaways: Taiwan’s commitment to a nuclear-free homeland and achieving net-zero emissions conflicts with its growing energy demands, driven by high-tech industries such as semiconductors and… Continue reading Taiwan between the nuclear phase out and tech growth goals
