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Venezuela is about oil for other reasons
Global headlines have been dominated by the US kidnapping of deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on Saturday. While debates continue regarding its compliance under international law, it is worth taking a closer look at the motive behind the operation and what it means for Taiwan. Parallels have been drawn with 1989’s Operation Just Cause, in which then-US president George H.W. Bush ordered the capture of then-Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega. One reason Bush cited for
Rath Wang
Jan 82 min read
Taiwan’s Road to CPTPP Membership
Overview & Background There is significant debate surrounding the question of whether Taiwan will be granted access to the Comprehensive...
Tatiana Van den Haute
Oct 21, 20236 min read
Taiwan’s Contribution: Tackling Climate Change in APEC’s Latest Summit
In this blog, we explore the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) as an intergovernmental forum, established in 1989, that fosters...
Ian Murphy
Aug 1, 20236 min read
The Abrupt Dismissal of Qin Gang Reduces China’s Efforts in Winning Back Foreign Investors
Over the past few years, the relations between the United States and China have been declining, with both countries engaging in conflicts...
Ian Murphy
Jul 31, 20234 min read
Landmark U.S.-Taiwan Trade Initiative Will Lead to Broader Agreements
After several rounds of negotiations, the United States and Taiwan have arrived at an agreement on five issues covered by the U.S.-Taiwan...
Ian Murphy
Jul 11, 20237 min read
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