Taiwan Insight

Peace and Democracy: A Symbiotic Relationship

13 April 2026 Adrian Chiu

Written by Wu Yu-Shan. This article argues that Taiwan urgently needs to establish a public body of knowledge surrounding “peace research”. Peace research concerns not only the safety of life but also the survival of democracy and freedom. Nascent democracies under the shadow of war, like Taiwan, face external threats, security dilemmas, and cultural deficits. Therefore, to protect democracy, we must first protect peace.

Taiwan’s Energy Challenges Amid Shifting Geopolitical Realities: National Security, Energy Transition, and Technological Ambitions of an Insular Democracy Under Pressure

10 April 2026 NGA Shi Yeu

Written by Romain Blachier. Taiwan’s energy debate is no longer only about transition targets or electricity costs. It has become a question of how the island sustains itself under pressure. Surging demand from AI, deepening reliance on imported gas, and renewed discussion of nuclear power all point to a system under strain. What is at stake is not just growth, but the conditions that make Taiwan’s political and economic life possible.

The Taiwan-Philippines Property Connection: Why Regional Capital is Flowing into Manila’s Skyline

8 April 2026 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Martin G. Arranz IV. This article discusses the growing influx of Taiwanese capital into the Philippine real estate market in 2026. Driven by high rental yields and strategic infrastructure projects, investors are prioritising high-quality developments, while appreciating the unique Japanese-influenced designs. This shift positions Metro Manila as a vital hub for wealth preservation and regional economic growth.

Energy and Information Resilience Strengthen Taiwan’s Energy Security

3 April 2026 Adrian Chiu

Written by Elena Yi-Ching Ho. Taiwan’s energy security has once again been under the spotlight amid the current surge in energy risk stemming from the US–Israeli war with Iran. This article argues that the Taiwanese government should treat it as a strategic opportunity to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and strengthen the information resilience needed to support Taiwan’s energy transition.

Narratives of Recognition: Media framing of the Somaliland-Taiwan partnership amid China-Somalia competition.

1 April 2026 Adrian Chiu

Written by Khadar Nouh Yonis. This article compares the media framing of the Taiwan-Somaliland partnership in Taiwan and Somaliland, and in China and Somali media. It found that the media discourse surrounding Taiwan-Somaliland relations is strategically built. The contrast between these discourses demonstrates that media do not only report events; they actively construct competing interpretations of legitimacy, power, and strategic interest.

Reflections on Orthography in Formosan Languages

31 March 2026 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Amy Pei-jung Lee. This article traces the variety of writing systems employed in attempts to represent Indigenous languages, traditionally transmitted orally, in written form. In 2005, the Council of Indigenous Peoples, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, officially promulgated standardised Romanised orthographic systems for the 42 dialects representing the then-12 languages recognised by the government. The implementation of these writing systems has given rise to further discussions concerning orthographic conventions.

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