Beijing Concludes Large-Scale Blockade Exercises Around Taiwan as a ‘Deterrence to Sepratists’
Beijing has just wrapped up large training exercises that focused on blockading Taiwan. The exercises came shortly after provocative…
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Taiwanese Soldiers Still Not Taking Defense of Their Island Seriously
A featured story in the Washington Post presents evidence of a case made here on WaL back in 2021: that the uniformed soldiers…
For a Summer Holiday, There May Literally Never Be a Better Time to Visit Taiwan
In my book On the Face of It: A Traveler on His World, I explain that I had the good…
Would the President Be in Charge During a War in Taiwan?
With 5 months remaining until the November elections, candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump have, over the last few…
Iranian President’s Death Triggers Yet Another Election as Biggest Year for Democracy Rolls on in Mexico, India, and Europe
There has never been a bigger year for democracy than 2024. 40% of the world’s population, including the three…
Kuomintang Propose Large Expansion of Legislative Powers in Taiwan, Sparking Protests and Political Standoff
A major and controversial package of reforms was just passed by Taiwan’s legislature. In short, the reforms amend the…
Following Taiwan President Lai’s Inauguration, Beijing Launches Invasion-Scale War Games
On Monday, William Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as the President of Taiwan, and during his 30-minute address, called Taiwan …
Pulled Towards Maximum Cooperation with China, Taiwan’s KMT Stuck in a Vice
The former President of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou was welcomed into the Great Hall of the People for a meeting…
Taiwan Opposition Promotes ‘Journey of Peace’ While Ruling Party Harshens Nat. Sec. Law
Legislators within Taiwan’s multi-decadal ruling party, the DPP, have introduced amendments to a variety of existing laws aimed at…
03/25 End of the Empire: Hong Kong Back Behind the Bamboo Curtain
End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
Washington Looks to Prove it Can Handle Three Fronts as 5 Carriers to Deploy Near Taiwan
In a show of force, likely timed to coincide with the inauguration of the new president of Taiwan, and…
Taiwan Elections: “Separatists” Secure Third Consecutive Presidential Term—What’s Next?
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a third consecutive presidential term in Taiwan with the election victory of…
While Seemingly Normal, New $345 Million Weapons Transfer to Taiwan is Anything But
While the US has sold weapons to Taiwan ever since 1979, the most recently-announced effort by a US president…
Report Says Taiwan Leadership “Most Important Factor” in Potential Conflict with China, but US Still Needed in Battle
Story at a glance… The RAND Corp. released a study on a conflict over Taiwan highlighting political leadership. Even…
Analysis – Taiwan is at Pains to Determine Defense Policy and Independence
Story at a glance… Many of Taiwan’s key allies likely will not support the island in defending itself against…
Some Unlikely Countries That Have Digital Nomad Visas
With East Asia reopened for tourism, the COVID-19 travel insanity is well and truly over, and there are going…
What do the Discord Leaks Say About US-China Relations?
Story at a glance… Hundreds of classified Pentagon documents were recently leaked, including several related to America’s antagonism toward…
Taiwan Presidents Touch Down in China and US for Visits at Crossed Purposes
TAIPEI, Taiwan. March 31st, 2023. Both the current and former presidents of Taiwan are traveling today—the first to the…
Former Taiwan President Visiting China to Hopefully Reduce Sky-High Tensions with Mainland
TAIPEI, Taiwan. March 20th, 2023. The former President of Taiwan, Ma Yingjeou is planning to visit China for a…
Was This Week the Worst in American Foreign Policy This Century?
As the last full week of February draws to a close, it’s possible that looking at the big picture,…