The need to alleviate the strain of great-power competition and navigate uncertainties in international politics has prompted many countries to broaden their partnerships and establish new avenues of cooperation. Taiwan is no exception. Since the official launch of the New Southbound Policy (NSP) in 2016, the Tsai Ing-wen administration has made great strides to strengthen … Read more
While the year of democracy began with something of a farce in Bangladesh, far more credible elections will be held this weekend in Taiwan. Given how China may react to the result – as well as Taiwan’s significance as an Indo-Pacific player in its own regard – these elections are highly consequential. For Australia there … Read more
In her opening remarks at the 2023 Yushan Forum, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen reaffirmed the New Southbound Policy (NSP)’s central role in the island’s Indo-Pacific strategy. During the same event, Vice President William Lai echoed the policy’s significance in deepening Taiwan’s engagement with the NSP’s targeted countries. That includes six states in South Asia, as … Read more
Oceania | Diplomacy | Oceania Although the Australian government avoided any direct contact with the foreign minister, it undoubtedly paid close attention to what he said at a talk this week in Melbourne. Advertisement On Monday night, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu delivered a talk at La Trobe University in Melbourne. Due to Taiwan’s unique status in international affairs, … Read more