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Taiwan Is Retaking the Initiative With Its New Southbound Policy
By Alan Hao Yang and Jeremy Chiang
Forget Beijing: Taiwan is rolling out its “warm power” to win friends across Southeast and South Asia.
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Facing Chinese Pressure, Taiwan’s President Tsai Seeks ‘Survival Niche’
October 10, 2018
Facing Chinese Pressure, Taiwan’s President Tsai Seeks ‘Survival Niche’
Tsai Ing-wen promises to stay the course on cross-strait relations, while pursuing “values-based diplomacy” abroad.
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Facing Chinese Pressure, Taiwan’s President Tsai Seeks ‘Survival Niche’
A Nation Reborn? Taiwan's Belated Recognition of Its Southeast Asian Heritage
September 28, 2018
A Nation Reborn? Taiwan's Belated Recognition of Its Southeast Asian Heritage
Can Taiwan reinvent itself as a part of Southeast Asia?
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A Nation Reborn? Taiwan's Belated Recognition of Its Southeast Asian Heritage
Tsai Ing-wen Made a Rare, High-Profile Stopover in the US
August 14, 2018
Tsai Ing-wen Made a Rare, High-Profile Stopover in the US
As Beijing increases its pressure on Taipei, Tsai vows “to be firm so that no one can obliterate Taiwan.”
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Tsai Ing-wen Made a Rare, High-Profile Stopover in the US
How Taiwan Competes With China in the Pacific
August 09, 2018
How Taiwan Competes With China in the Pacific
Taiwan is an active player in the Pacific, home to many of its remaining diplomatic allies.
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How Taiwan Competes With China in the Pacific
Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy Meets the US Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy
June 28, 2018
Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy Meets the US Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy
Aligning with FOIP would have both opportunities and risks for Taiwan.
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Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy Meets the US Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy
What Will Taiwan's Cabinet Shake-up Mean for Cross-Strait Relations?
February 24, 2018
What Will Taiwan's Cabinet Shake-up Mean for Cross-Strait Relations?
Taiwan's foreign affairs, defense, national security, and cross-strait portfolios get reshuffled.
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What Will Taiwan's Cabinet Shake-up Mean for Cross-Strait Relations?
Unpacking Tsai Ing-wen’s New Southbound Policy
April 01, 2017
Unpacking Tsai Ing-wen’s New Southbound Policy
Can Taiwan’s latest attempt to avoid economic dependence on China succeed?
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Unpacking Tsai Ing-wen’s New Southbound Policy
Reforming Taiwan's Immigration Policy
December 21, 2016
Reforming Taiwan's Immigration Policy
Though measures are already in the works, much more remains to be done.
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Reforming Taiwan's Immigration Policy
Taiwan Woos ASEAN Tourists in Boost for New Southbound Policy
July 19, 2016
Taiwan Woos ASEAN Tourists in Boost for New Southbound Policy
Initiative to remove visa barriers making headway.
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Taiwan Woos ASEAN Tourists in Boost for New Southbound Policy
China ‘Abducts’ Taiwanese in Kenya
April 12, 2016
China ‘Abducts’ Taiwanese in Kenya
The forced deportation of Taiwanese citizens to China sparks fears about extraterritoriality.
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China ‘Abducts’ Taiwanese in Kenya
Taiwan’s Opposition Must Get Clear on the Country’s Sovereignty
August 01, 2015
Taiwan’s Opposition Must Get Clear on the Country’s Sovereignty
A recent statement by an ex-president is troubling.
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Taiwan’s Opposition Must Get Clear on the Country’s Sovereignty
Time for Taiwan to Rethink Its Diplomacy
June 25, 2014
Time for Taiwan to Rethink Its Diplomacy
Taiwan needs to decide on a plan for its remaining diplomatic allies before it is too late.
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Time for Taiwan to Rethink Its Diplomacy
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Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
February 12, 2019
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
The Diplomat talks with Asanga Abeyagoonasekera about the future trajectory of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy challenges.
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