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Voice for CHOICE #54: Discussing Chinese Economic Coercion with Gabrielius Landsbergis
In this exploration of Lithuania’s bold diplomatic stance on Taiwan, Lithuania’s former Foreign Minister, Gabrielius Landsbergis provides a first-hand account of navigating the complex geopolitical tensions between Beijing, Taipei, and Vilnius. The conversation examines…
Voice for CHOICE #53: Countering the “Axis of Evil” Alliance with Kateryna Musiienko
When discussing Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, we often focus on its broader, pan-European implications. In doing so, we sometimes overlook the profound local impact on Ukrainian communities, with individual stories only occasionally…
Voice for CHOICE #52: Future of Japan’s Defense with Nobushige Takamizawa
As China continues to speak about “peaceful reunification” while raising regional tensions, and Donald Trump’s new administration takes full effect, Japan faces growing uncertainty. Despite maintaining a strong working relationship with President Trump during…
Voice for CHOICE #48: Combatting Malign Influence in Cyberspace with Puma Shen
In recent years, countries like Russia, Iran and China have started to ramp up their efforts to influence public opinion, interfere in democratic process, and undermine democratic regimes. Influence operations, including propaganda, disinformation, and…
Lithuania’s Parliamentary Elections: Foreign Policy Outlook on China and Taiwan
During the 2020-2024 tenure of Lithuania’s center-right coalition government, the country’s pivot from China to Taiwan became a prominent example of its values-based foreign policy. However, this shift sparked significant criticism within domestic political…
The Porcupine Strategy: Taiwan’s Road to Self-Defense
The rapid modernization of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) under Xi Jinping has significant implications for Taiwan’s ability to defend itself using purely conventional means of warfare. As such, the question of how to…
Taiwan’s Internet Governance: A Democratic Framework for Multistakeholder Participation and Global Connectivity
This article was originally published with the University of Nottingham’s Taiwan Insight and is republished here with the permission of the author. The article is a part of an ongoing collaboration between Taiwan Insight and CHOICE. Taiwan,…
Strengthening Taiwan’s Deterrence: The Importance of Energy Transition
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a new concern for energy security has emerged. Whereas energy transitions were previously viewed primarily through the lens of climate change, they have now become…
Kinmen Is Unlikely to Become Taiwan’s Crimea
This article was originally published in The Diplomat and is republished here with the permission of the author. China’s gray zone and cognitive warfare tactics are one issue; a Crimea-like scenario is another. We…
Voice for CHOICE #45: Indo-Pacific Series: North Korea with Niklas Swanström
North Korean regime has increasingly benefited from deepening cooperation with Russia, a development not fully welcomed by its traditional ally, China. North Korea has supplied the Russian Federation with munitions and other military equipment…