Written by Jagannath Panda. The article argues that India should view Taiwan as a strategic Indo–Pacific partner beyond the lens of China or semiconductors. By deepening cooperation in technology, supply chains, digital infrastructure, and democratic governance, India, Taiwan, and like-minded regional partners can build a more resilient, economically secure, and strategically autonomous Indo-Pacific.
Written by Ming-Yeh T. Rawnsley. The article compares Simon Long’s 1991 book, Taiwan: China’s Last Frontier and Chris Horton’s recent publication, Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival (2025). The author traces Taiwan’s transformation from an authoritarian frontier within a China-centric framework to a democratic, identity-driven political subject central to global geopolitics, yet still diplomatically constrained. By examining the two frameworks, the author reveals both profound change and enduring discourse on Taiwan’s self-determination and the limits of international recognition.
Written by Thung-Hong Lin and Chun-Yin Lee. This article discusses the impact of China’s tightening control and U.S.–China trade tensions on Taiwanese firms. The authors find that traditional electronics firms have suffered revenue and profit declines, while high-end semiconductor companies have shown counter-cyclical growth. Ongoing tariff negotiations leave future prospects uncertain.
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.
By Anthony Ho-fai Li. This article explores why the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been so committed to the aggressive target of domestic solar energy installation despite intensified controversies since 2016. It argues that its commitment goes hand in hand with enhancing its ideational power through the narrative of “Taiwan can green,” which helps Taiwan navigate the escalating cross-Strait geopolitical tensions and the DPP to cope with domestic political challenges.
Written by Yun-Ling Ko and Chia-Wei Chao. Taiwan’s reliance on imported fossil fuels presents a critical energy security vulnerability and makes a transition to renewable energy a vital pathway to greater national resilience. This article argues that developing domestic renewable energy and strategically addressing supply chain dependencies are crucial for Taiwan to enhance its energy and national security in an evolving geopolitical landscape.
