Written by Jonathan Leung. This article argues that the 2025 mass recall campaign is an attempt to overthrow the legislative election result in 2024. It is also a form of snap election. It is also a delegitimisation of democracy and a derecognition of the previous election results. Therefore, there is no winner in this campaign.
Written by Chang, Chunhao. This article argues that the defeat of the recall campaign indicates that Taiwanese voters are unwilling to reverse electoral outcomes through post-election manoeuvres. The DPP fails to understand the priorities of moderate, unaffiliated, or floating voters. They want responsible governance, not political revenge, and are deeply committed to the democratic process.
Written by Bright Isle. This article argues that the true value of Taiwan’s democracy is to be the future of Chinese civilisation, in contrast to the authoritarian CCP. Taiwan demonstrates Confucian values in its political leadership and civic education. However, Taiwan’s democracy has to be constantly defended, including deepening democratic governance and strengthening national defence.
Written by Yung Lin. This article compares Taiwan and the TRNC to explore how de facto states navigate border control, legitimacy, and human security. It argues for people-centred governance and inclusionism as alternative frameworks for building resilience and engaging with global challenges.
Written by Yi-Ting Chang. This article revisits Taiwan’s overlooked space history by tracing astronaut visits and the symbolic journeys of ROC flags into space during the Cold War. It reveals how diplomacy, identity, and geopolitics shaped Taiwan’s unexpected role in early space exploration.
Written by Dominika Remžová. This article examines how Chinese EV and Taiwanese semiconductor investments are reshaping Central and Eastern Europe’s automotive industry. It highlights diverging national strategies, geopolitical implications, and the potential for industrial upgrading amid tensions between economic pragmatism and values-based foreign policy.
