The idea that lasers might become a real thing was first imagined in the early 1900s, but experimentation into basic lasers only really started in the
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Lai Ching-te’s Messages to the World
In announcing his bid for the presidency this week, billionaire businessman Terry Gou (郭台銘) turned inwards, speaking to his fellow opposition
What Can Terry Gou Do to Win the Taiwan Presidential Election?
Foxconn founder Terry Gou (郭台銘) announced his bid for the 2024 Taiwan presidential election on August 28, saying he is running to “integrate
What Taiwan Needs to Do to Improve Its Soft Power Game
Earlier this month, Taiwan was found to be “seen favorably in 24 high and middle-income countries.” The Pew Research Center survey showed “A median of
Ukraine’s ‘Remote-Controlled Torpedo’ Could Devastate China’s Fleet
The war in Ukraine has shown that future conflicts will rely heavily on drone technology. Apart from large kamikaze drones, both sides of the Ukraine
How Does Taiwan’s Democracy Work? Look at Its Pro-Pedestrian Movement
At 12.6 traffic fatalities per 100,000 individuals, four times higher than Japan and Denmark, Taiwan has an obvious, objective problem on its roads.
U.S. Carrier Rushes to Taiwan to Deter Xi From Grabbing Frontline Island
On August 6, Taiwan-based China analyst Guermantes Lailari published an article in India’s The Sunday Guardian which warned that there is a very big
War in Ukraine Is a Warning to China of the Risks in Attacking Taiwan
Peter Rutland, Wesleyan University U.S. defense strategists warn that China may use the distraction of the war in Ukraine to launch military action
What Issues Matter in Taiwan’s Election?
What issues matter in Taiwan’s election? Last week, we ran an article about the events that have marked Taiwan’s election campaign so far. Its
The Billion Dollar Gift — But Which Weapons Do Taiwan Need Most?
Washington announced on July 28 that it will soon send Taiwan a collection of weapons worth up to $345 million, but did not provide details on which
Key Events in Taiwan’s Presidential Election Campaign So Far: Did They Matter?
Voter decision-making in Taiwan is complex, as with anywhere else. On top of cross-strait relations, structural factors like class and wealth affect
Taiwan’s Drone-Killer Weapons
A Chinese military magazine published an article in January that outlined the important role that China’s large fleet of drones would play in a war