Taiwan
中華民國
Asia's Next High Seas Drama
J. Michael Cole, Flashpoints
The Taiwan of the Middle East
Kevin Sullivan, RealClearWorld
Pope Offers Taiwan Rare Chance for Diplomacy
Austin Ramzy, Time
Taiwan Challenges Its Neighbors
Ted Galen Carpenter, Cato Institute
China-Taiwan and a Cold War Parallel
James Holmes, The Diplomat
The 15-tonne Kuang Ta Hsing No. 28 was docked at the Ta Fu fishing port on Siaoliouciou, off Pingtung County in Taiwan’s south. Forensic technicians were busy photographing the ...(full article)
After decades of persecution and genocide, the Kurds have found a way to operate in a neighborhood where clear-cut borders can often be more of a nuisance than a boon. Loosely prom...(full article)
For Taiwan, it was a rare and cherished moment of diplomacy: On Tuesday, President Ma Ying-jeou sat with his wife among the political leaders as newly installed Pope Fran...(full article)
Taipei has not only asserted ownership of portions of the South China Sea; it has managed to establish a significant physical presence there. Taiwan controls the Pratas—the large...(full article)
Couple of quick follow-ups from yesterday's event at the augustly titled Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. We had a lively Q&A, as you might expect when debating T...(full article)
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