Complete collection of Taiwan’s defence policy documents
Complete collection of publicly available Taiwan defence policy documents
Tag Archives: Ma Ying-jeou
Beijing should see new political realities in Taiwan as a chance to find common ground with Democratic Progressive Party
KMT’s devastating election defeat is a sign of bigger problems for a party that is so out of touch with the socio-political trends in Taiwan.
Ma-Xi meeting: A sign for concern
The Ma-Xi meeting was not a sign of positive developments in cross-strait relations
Can the European Experience Provide Inspiration for Cross-Strait Relations?
Post-World War II Europe offers tempting examples of reconciliation. None of them, however, is a good fit for relations between Taiwan and China
Taiwan Can’t Save the South China Sea
Despite its best intentions, Taiwan cannot be a major player in solving the South China Sea dispute.
No Pain, No Gain
Successful AVF transition requires greater commitment from government Plans are underway to transform Taiwan’s military from a force relying on a regular intake of conscripts aged 18-35 and serving 11-12 […]
Here Comes Taiwan’s Big Political Realignment
Co-author: Jonathan Sullivan* A calamitous performance in Saturday’s local elections confirmed 2014 as an annus horribilis for the Kuomintang (KMT) and its Chairman Ma Ying-jeou. The embattled Ma signaled on […]
Just how local are local elections in Taiwan?
Looking to local elections for clues as to how this or that party will fare in national elections is a precarious thing. Professor Shelley Rigger has argued earlier on this blog that […]
Protests Won’t Undermine Taiwan’s Reputation (The Diplomat)
Towards the end of second week into the occupation of Taiwan’s parliament by students and other protesters, there is still no sign of resolution. The protesters oppose the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement […]
Ma’s Taiwan: Year of the Lame Horse (The National Interest)
Co-author: Jonathan Sullivan* Published in The National Interest. The year of the horse began last week, but for Taiwan’s President Ma Ying-jeou (whose surname means horse) the signs are inauspicious. […]
Taiwan in Perspective 