Global Taiwan Insights

We interviewed Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, a China reporter at Axios.  Through her in-depth investigative reporting, Allen-Ebrahimian has broken several major news stories, including recent investigations into Chinese influence over US tech companies and efforts to suppress criticism worldwide. In a wide-ranging conversation, she shares her thoughts on China's arsenal of influence tactics,...

We interviewed Dr. Janka Oertel, the director of the Asia program and senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). At ECFR, Oertel conducts research on a wide range of topics, including EU-China relations, US-China relations, and 5G and emerging technologies. In an engaging interview, she shares her perspectives on the current state of EU-China rela...

We interviewed Dr. Mike Hunzeker. Hunzeker currently serves as an assistant professor and associate director of the Center for Security Policy Studies at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government, where he conducts research on deterrence, war termination, military adaptation, and simulation design. In a fascinating interview, he shares his insights on...

We interviewed US policy analyst Jamie Fly. Currently based in Berlin, Fly serves as the newest member of GTI’s Advisory Board, as well as a Senior Fellow and Senior Advisor to the President at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, where he researches transatlantic relations, EU foreign policy, and the relationship between the US, Europe, and China. In a wide-ranging interview, he shares...

We interviewed US scholar and professor Dr. Robert Sutter, who currently serves as Professor of Practice of International Affairs at the Elliott School at George Washington University, is a leading authority on the history and practice of US foreign policy in East Asia. In the wake of a tumultuous US presidential election, Dr. Sutter draws on his wealth of experience to provide insights...

We interviewed Taiwanese scholar and sociologist Dr. Ming-sho Ho. Ho, who currently serves as a professor of sociology at National Taiwan University, is a leading expert on modern social movements in Taiwan and Hong Kong, as well as the complex relationship between identity and politics. In an informative and timely interview, Ho shares his thoughts on the legacy of the Sunflower and Umbrella Move...

We interviewed Taiwan scholar Dr. Shelley Rigger. Rigger, who serves as the Brown Professor of Political Science at Davidson College and is a member of GTI's Advisory Board, has long been recognized as a leading expert on Taiwan's domestic politics, demography, and identity. In an informative interview, Rigger sheds light on Taiwan's shifting electoral politics, youth issues, and relationship...

We interviewed journalist and scholar J. Michael Cole. A Senior Non-Resident Fellow with GTI, Cole is a leading expert on Taiwanese foreign policy and domestic politics. In a wide-ranging interview, Cole discusses his thoughts on cross-Strait relations, Chinese foreign policy, as well as his recent book,  Cross-Strait Relations since 2016: The End of the Illusion , which provides a comprehens...

We spoke with GTI Non-Resident Fellow J. Michael Cole about CCP influence operations in the media directed at Taiwan citizens, and the implications of these operations on the upcoming January 2020 presidential elections in Taiwan. Producer: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly Host: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly Edit: Jack Liu Music: Joseph Ross

We talked with Director of the DPP Mission in the US Michael Fonte about the DPP primary nomination of President Tsai and her campaign leading up to the January 2020 presidential elections in Taiwan. Producer: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly Host: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly Edit: Jack Liu Music: Joseph Ross

We invited former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, Lt. Gen. Gregson (USMC, ret.), to speak about the recent US-Taiwan-Japan joint declaration calling for enhanced American, Taiwanese, and Japanese cooperation in response to the PRC’s increasing “grey zone” tactics and pressure on Taiwan. Producer: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly Host: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly Edit: Jack Liu Mu...

We talked with Professor Crison Chien from National Taiwan University about the ways in which Taiwan provides development aid, what are some of its unique aspects, and how its approach differs from countries with larger budgets. Producer: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly Host: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly Edit: Jack Liu Music: Joseph Ross

We interviewed Scott W. Harold, the associate director of the RAND Center for Asia Pacific Policy and they discuss the strengths and challenges of Taiwan’s development assistance, as well as Scott’s newly release report “Countering China’s Efforts to Isolate Taiwan Diplomatically in Latin American and the Caribbean: The Role of Development Assistance and Disaster Relief.” Producer: Marzia Borsoi-K...