Jerome A. Cohen writes, "the vibrant democracy for which so many in Taiwan have struggled is in trouble. Corruption threatens the integrity of the political system."
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Chong-Pin Lin, Taiwan's former deputy defense minister, says Beijing has softened its approach toward Taiwan in recent times, and it is economic cooperation that dictates China-Taiwan relations today.
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CFR.org provides a collection of resources examining China's rise and the Olympic Games.
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If all goes well, direct flights between China and Taiwan might just be the start, write Jerome Cohen and Chen Yu-jie. The next step might well be cross-strait oil co-operation.
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This paper examines China's foreign policy toward Taiwan. Chong-Pin Lin writes that China has softened its stance over Taiwan's sovereignty and that the US government should try to better understand China’s complex domestic factors that affect its approach to Taiwan.
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Edward Friedman, an expert on Chinese nationalism, says China’s ethnic Han majority views minorities like Tibetans and Uighurs as "people who should be incorporated into the larger Chinese state."
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Taiwan expert Alan D. Romberg says the election of Ma Ying-jeou as the island’s next president should usher in a new era of less contentious cross-Strait relations.
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A new Nationalist president in Taiwan promises to herald an era of better relations with mainland China.
Taiwan’s referendums on membership in the United Nations ratchet up Chinese threats and escalate U.S. concerns over regional stability.
Despite a strong economy and political reforms, Taiwan continues to struggle for international recognition.
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As China increases its military spending, the Taiwanese president ups the independence ante.
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Taiwan's Vice President Annette Lu discusses the future of Taiwan, the relations between Taiwan and the Mainland, as well as U.S.-Taiwan-Mainland relations.
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Watch Taiwan's Vice President Annette Lu discuss the future of Taiwan, the relations between Taiwan and the Mainland, and U.S.-Taiwan-Mainland relations.
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Listen to Taiwan's Vice President Annette Lu discuss the future of Taiwan, the relations between Taiwan and the Mainland, and U.S.-Taiwan-Mainland relations.
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The Congressional Research Service has released a report on recent developments in Taiwan and U.S. policy choices.
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Ma Ying-jeou, Mayor, Taipei City, speaks about the history of Taiwan and the legal status of Taiwan today.
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Listen to Taipei City Mayor Ma Ying-jeou talk about the history of Taiwan and the legal status of Taiwan today.
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Watch Taipei City Mayor Ma Ying-jeou talk about the history of Taiwan and the legal status of Taiwan today.
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What is the effect of U.S. domestic political gridlock on international relations?
The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
The Power Surge
A groundbreaking analysis of what the changes in American energy mean for the economy, national security, and the environment. More
Two Nations Indivisible
A roadmap for the United States' greatest overlooked foreign policy challenge of our time--relations with its southern neighbor. More
Why Growth Matters
Two experts argue that despite myriad development strategies, only one can succeed in alleviating poverty in India: the overall growth of the country's economy. More
