Global Taiwan Insights
Global Taiwan Insights is a podcast produced by the Global Taiwan Institute, a Washington, D.C. based policy think tank. It features brief, timely interviews with journalists, activists, and policy experts on topics related to Taiwan's security, diplomacy, trade, and social issues. The podcast explores the unique challenges and opportunities facing Taiwan in an uncertain world.
Episodes
Rep. Ami Bera on Taiwan Policy in Congress
In Season 7, Episode 4 of the Global Taiwan Insights podcast, Ben Sando interviews Representative Ami Bera of California, the Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific. In a first video podcast for Global Taiwan Insights, Sando asks Rep. Bera about his expectations for the upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington. Rep. Bera expla
The Chinese Companies Doing Mass Surveillance For Hire (with Brett Benson)
In Season 7, Episode 3 of Global Taiwan Insights, Ben Sando interviews Dr. Brett Benson, Associate Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University, on his groundbreaking research into Chinese companies selling mass surveillance services to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Using leaks from two Chinese firms—Golaxy and Geedge—Benson has shed light on a private industry leveraging artificia
Taiwan’s Home-Grown Drone Industry (feat.Lotta Danielsson)
In Season 7, Episode 2 of Global Taiwan Insights, Ben Sando and Eliza Cormier interview Lotta Danielsson, Executive Vice President of the US-Taiwan Business Council. Lotta shares how Taipei has stimulated investment in air- and sea-based drones that can prepare the island against a PRC attack. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Taiwanese drones have been delivered to Ukrainian soldiers on
Taiwan’s Own Political Warfare System (with Mariah Thornton)
In Season 7, Episode 1 of Global Taiwan Insights, Ben Sando interviews Mariah Thornton, teaching fellow at the London School of Economics, on her groundbreaking research into Taiwan’s own political warfare system. Taiwan’s Political Warfare Bureau, embedded within the Republic of China military, has existed since the Kuomintang ruled China in the early 20th century. Even after the Kuomintang lost
China and Russia Collaborate on Undersea Cable Sabotage? (With Andrew Yeh)
In Season 6, Episode 5 of Global Taiwan Insights, Ben Sando interviews Andrew Yeh, Executive Director of the China Strategic Risks Institute, on suspected Chinese and Russian collaboration on undersea cable sabotage. In recent years, critical undersea cables have been severed in global hotspots such as the Baltic Sea and the Taiwan Strait. Yeh takes us through cases of potential Beijing-Moscow col
How will South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung Approach Taiwan? (with Eun A Jo)
In Season 6, Episode 5 of Global Taiwan Insights, Ben Sando interviews Dr. Eun A Jo, an Assistant Professor at William and Mary and expert on South Korean politics. In June this year, the Democratic Party of Korea’s Lee Jae Myung was elected president, triggering speculation that South Korea would discontinue its policy of clear alignment with the United States. Before Lee took office, Seoul had b
The PRC ID Card Controversy in Taiwan (with Sze-Fung Lee)
In Season 6, Episode 4 of Global Taiwan Insights, Ben Sando interviews Sze-Fung Lee, an independent researcher specializing in hybrid warfare. In December 2024, the Taiwanese YouTuber "Ba Jiong" (八炯) made the explosive claim that some 200,000 Taiwanese citizens possess People’s Republic of China (PRC) ID cards – an activity that is illegal under Taiwanese law. The report sparked an uproa
Winning the Cross-Strait Content War with Comedy (Feat. LeLe Farley)
In Season 6, Episode 3 of Global Taiwan Insights, Ben Sando and Diarra Molock interview Lawrence Farley, better known by his stage name LeLe Farley (樂樂法利). Farley is a YouTuber with nearly half a million subscribers, and satirizes the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP, 中國共產黨) contradictory propaganda related to Taiwan and its own political system. Farley explains how he uses comedy to get ordinary pe
Chile’s Cross-Strait Relations and its Dependence on China (feat. Sascha Hannig Nuñez)
In Season 6, Episode 2 of GTI Insights, Ben Sando interviews Sascha Hannig Nuñez, an executive secretary at the Centro de Análisis para la Democracia (CAD) of Chile. As Chile’s minerals industry grows more dependent on the People's Republic of China (PRC), Chilean politicians are taking increasingly pro-Beijing lines about Taiwan. Some Chilean organizations like CAD are raising awareness about PRC
What can Ukraine’s Civil Defense Teach Taiwan? (Feat. Maksym Skrypchenko)
In Season 6, Episode 1 of GTI Insights, Ben Sando interviews Maksym Skrypchenko, president of the Transatlantic Dialogue Center and an expert in Ukrainian security. In the years since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s civil defense has evolved to feature software tools, robust air raid shelters, and efficient command of volunteer fighters. As Taiwan readies itself against a possible inv
The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (with Tom Fraser)
In Season 5, Episode 5 of GTI Insights, Ben Sando interviews Tom Fraser, programs director of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), on marshalling parliaments around the world to pass legislation regarding China. In the summer, IPAC held their annual summit in Taipei, with both progress on China legislation and major pushback from the Chinese Communist Party.
Lithuania’s Pivot to Taiwan: Three Years Later (with Raigirdas Boruta)
In Season 5, Episode 4 of GTI Insights, Ben Sando and Lillian Ellis interview Raigirdas Boruta, policy analyst at Lithuania’s Government Strategic Analysis Center (STRATA), on trends and challenges since the Lithuanian government’s 2021 pivot in diplomatic ties from China to Taiwan. Mr. Boruta shares his insight into the massive economic retaliation suffered by Lithuania, Taiwan and Western allies
GTI Insights Season 5, Episode 3: A Conversation with Jess Marinaccio on Tuvalu, Taiwan, and the Pacific Islands
In Season 5, Episode 3 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Intern Uma Baron interview Dr. Jess Marinaccio, an assistant professor of Asian Pacific Studies at California State University, Dominguez Hills. In an engaging conversation, Dr. Marinaccio shares her thoughts on the complex relationship between Taiwan and Tuvalu, the implications of the recent Tuvaluan elections, and the
GTI Insights Season 5, Episode 2: A Conversation with MP Cătălin Teniță on Growing Romania-Taiwan Engagement
In Season 5, Episode 2 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Research Associate Adrienne Wu interview Cătălin Teniță, a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania. In a wide-ranging and timely discussion, Teniță shares his perspectives on emerging ties between Romania and Taiwan, China's influence in Southeastern Europe, and the need for democratic solidarity in the face of
GTI Insights Season 5, Episode 1: A Conversation with MP Kira Rudik on Ukraine, Taiwan, and the Global Democracy Movement
In the first episode of Season 5 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Research Associate Adrienne Wu interview Kira Rudik, a member of Ukrainian Parliament, the leader of the Holos Party, and vice president of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. In a fascinating discussion, Rudik shares her thoughts on Ukraine's resistance against the Russian invasion, Kyiv'
GTI Insights Season 4, Episode 10: A Conversation with Stephen Nagy on Canada's Multilateral Approach to Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and GTI Intern Daniela Martinez interview Dr. Stephen Nagy, a professor at the Department of Politics and International Studies at International Christian University in Tokyo. In a wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Nagy shares his perspectives on Canada's new Indo-Pacific Strategy, sub-national collaboration with Taiwan, and prospec
GTI Insights Season 4, Episode 9: A Conversation with Ben Sando on Taiwan's Civil Society and its Role in Countering Disinformation
In Season 4, Episode 9 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and GTI Research Associate Adrienne Wu interview Ben Sando, a research fellow at Doublethink Lab and a recipient of GTI's Taiwan Scholarship. In a timely conversation, Sando shares his perspectives on China's evolving efforts to influence Taiwan's democracy, the crucial role civil society groups play in respondin
GTI Insights Season 4, Episode 8: A Conversation with Ja-Ian Chong on Singapore's Complex Ties to Taiwan and China
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and GTI Research Associate Adrienne Wu interview Dr. Ja-Ian Chong, an associate professor of political science at the National University of Singapore. In a compelling conversation, Dr. Chong shares his insights on Singapore's unique cultural, linguistic, and economic ties with Taiwan, China's mounting efforts to influence
GTI Insights Season 4, Episode 7: A Conversation with Joshua Espeña on the Philippines’ Approach to Taiwan
In Season 4, Episode 7 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and GTI Summer Intern Eric Jung interview Joshua Espeña, lecturer at the Department of Political Science and International Studies at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Resident Fellow at International Development and Security Cooperation in Manila. In an illuminating discussion, Espeña shares his insights int
GTI Insights Season 4, Episode 6: A Conversation with Dramane Germain Thiombiano on Taiwan's Ties with African States
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Program Associate Zoë Weaver-Lee interview Dr. Dramane Germain Thiombiano, an assistant professor at National Sun Yat-sen University. In a fascinating conversation, Dr. Dramane shares his perspectives on Taiwan's precarious position in Africa, the growing role of China on the continent, and the potential for future Taiwan-A
GTI Insights Season 4, Episode 5: A Conversation with Julieta Heduvan on the Taiwan-Paraguay Relationship
In Season 4, Episode 5 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Program Associate Zoë Weaver-Lee interview Julieta Heduvan, a Paraguayan academic and foreign policy analyst. In a timely conversation, Heduvan shares her insights on Taiwan-Paraguay relations, the implications of the 2023 Paraguayan national elections, and China's efforts to pressure Paraguay.
GTI Insights Season 4, Episode 4: A Conversation with Satoru Nagao on Japan's Changing Role in Taiwan Strait Security
In Season 4, Episode 4 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Intern Melynn Oliver interview Dr. Satoru Nagao, a non-resident fellow at the Hudson Institute. In an expansive discussion, Dr. Nagao shares his perspectives on Japan's security policy, relations with Taiwan and the United States, and participation in regional multilateral organizations.
GTI Insights Season 4, Episode 3: A Conversation with Alexandre Dayant on Taiwan-China Competition in the Pacific Islands
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid interviews Alexandre Dayant, the deputy director of the Indo-Pacific Development Centre at the Lowy Institute. In a timely conversation, Dayant shares his perspectives on Taiwan and China's diverging approaches to the Pacific Islands, Taipei's efforts to refine its foreign aid programs, and the future of Taiwan-Pacific Isla
GTI Insights Season 4, Episode 2: A Conversation with Jonas Parello-Plesner on Taiwan's Role in the International Democratic Community
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Research Assistant Adrienne Wu interview Jonas Parello-Plesner, the executive director of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation. In a wide-ranging discussion, Parello-Plesner shares his insights on the impacts of the war in Ukraine for European approaches to Taiwan, growing NATO interest in the Taiwan Strait, and Taiwan's role
GTI Insights Season 4, Episode 1: A Conversation with Rasheed Griffith on Taiwan-China Competition in the Caribbean
In this episode GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Program Associate Zoë Weaver-Lee interview Rasheed Griffith, a non-resident senior fellow with the Asia & Latin America Program at the Inter-American Dialogue. In a wide-ranging discussion, Griffith shares his perspectives on Taiwan's diplomatic partnerships in the Caribbean, growing Chinese investment in the region, and
GTI Insights Season 3, Episode 14: A Conversation with Nicola Casarini on Italy's Policies toward Taiwan and China
In Season 3, Episode 14 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid interviews Dr. Nicola Casarini, a senior research fellow at Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI). In a wide-ranging conversation, Casarini shares his perspectives on Italy's membership in China's Belt and Road Initiative, potential policy changes under new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and prospects for an expand
GTI Insights Season 3, Episode 13: A Conversation with Jagannath Panda on India's Policies toward China and Taiwan
In Season 3, Episode 13 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Intern Katherine Wagner interview Dr. Jagannath Panda, the head of the Stockholm Centre for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs at the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP). In a timely conversation, Dr. Panda shares his perspectives on India's evolving approach to China, the impacts of the Rus
GTI Insights Season 3, Episode 12: A Conversation with Veerle Nouwens on the UK's Policies Toward China and Taiwan
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Intern Katherine Wagner interview Veerle Nouwens, a senior research fellow and head of the Navigating the Indo-Pacific Program at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). In a timely discussion, Nouwens shares her perspectives on the United Kingdom's worsening relationship with the People's Republic of China, the i
GTI Insights Season 3, Episode 11: A Conversation with Frank Jüris on Estonia's Evolving Policy Towards Taiwan and China
In Season 3, Episode 11 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Intern Anais Fang interview Frank Jüris, a research fellow with the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute at the International Centre for Defense and Security. In a wide-ranging and timely conversation, Jüris shares his perspectives on Estonia's changing approach to China and Taiwan, recent developments in th
GTI Insights Season 3, Episode 10: A Conversation with Simona Grano on Switzerland's Approach to Taiwan and Taiwan's Environmental Policy
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Research Assistant Adrienne Wu interview Dr. Simona Grano, a senior lecturer in China studies and director of the Taiwan Studies Department at the University of Zurich. In a wide-ranging discussion, Grano shares her perspectives on Switzerland's unique approach to China and Taiwan, its relationship with the European Union, and
GTI Insights Season 3, Episode 9: A Conversation with Marcin Przychodniak on Poland's Asia Strategy in the Wake of the War in Ukraine
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Program Assistant Zoe Weaver-Lee interview Dr. Marcin Przychodniak, an analyst with the Asia and the Pacific Program at the Polish Institute of International Affairs. In a fascinating discussion, Przychodniak provides his views on Poland's approach to China and Taiwan, broader developments in EU-China policy, and
GTI Insights Season 3, Episode 8: A Conversation with Antoine Bondaz on France's Cross-Strait Strategy
In Season 3, Episode 8 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Intern Koji Kawamoto interview Dr. Antoine Bondaz, a research fellow and the director of the Korea Program and the Taiwan Program at the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique. In a timely conversation, Bondaz shares his perspectives on France's evolving approach to China and Taiwan, recent developments in Fra
GTI Insights Season 3, Episode 7: A Conversation with Prashanth Parameswaran on ASEAN's Approach to Taiwan, China, and the United States
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid interviews Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran, a fellow with the Wilson Center’s Asia Program. In a wide-ranging discussion, Parameswaran shares his perspectives on ASEAN's approach to the Taiwan Strait, the recent US-ASEAN Special Summit, and prospects for greater Taiwan-ASEAN engagement in the wake of the announcement of the In
GTI Insights Season 3, Episode 6: A Conversation with Seong-Hyon Lee on South Korea's Approach to Taiwan
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Intern David Calhoun interview Dr. Seong-Hyon Lee, a visiting scholar at Harvard University’s Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and a senior fellow at the George W. Bush Foundation for US-China Relations. In a fascinating discussion, Lee shares his perspectives on the South Korea-Taiwan relationship, the implication
Season 3, Episode 5: A Conversation with Matej Šimalčik on Slovakia's Unique Approach to China and Taiwan
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Program Assistant Zoë Weaver-Lee interview Matej Šimalčik, the Executive Director of the Central European Institute of Asian Studies in Bratislava, Slovakia. In an engaging discussion, Šimalčik shares his perspectives on Slovakia’s views on the cross-Strait relationship, China’s role in Central and Eastern Europe, and
Season 3, Episode 4: A Conversation with Brian Hioe on Expanding US Awareness of Taiwan
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid and Intern Adrienne Wu interview Brian Hioe, an activist, journalist, and co-founder of New Bloom magazine. In a wide-ranging discussion, Hioe shares his unique perspectives on Taiwan's efforts to expand its profile worldwide, growing United States-Taiwan cultural links, and the challenges associated with presenting Taiwan to US au
Season 3, Episode 3: A Conversation with Michael Zickerick on Germany's Cross-Strait Approach
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Manager Marshall Reid interviews Dr. Michael Zickerick, the Vice-Chairman of the German-Taiwan Association. In a fascinating discussion, Zickerick shares his thoughts on Germany's approach to China and Taiwan, German-Taiwan medical diplomacy, and the future of Germany's Taiwan policy under Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Season 3, Episode 2: A Conversation with Saša Istenič on Slovenia's Growing Relationship with Taiwan
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Associate Marshall Reid and Intern David Calhoun interview Dr. Saša Istenič, an assistant professor of sinology and director of the Taiwan Study Center at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia. In an informative conversation, Istenič shares her thoughts on Slovenia's recent outreach to Taiwan, domestic fears of Chinese retribution, and the f
Season 3, Episode 1: A Conversation with Margaret Myers on Taiwan's Diplomatic Position in Central America
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Associate Marshall Reid interviews Margaret Myers, the director of the Asia and Latin America Program at the Inter-American Dialogue. In an engaging and timely discussion, Myers shares her perspectives on Taiwan's complex diplomatic and economic relations with Central America, Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te's recent visit to Honduras, and
Season 2, Episode 16: A Conversation with Ambassador Mohamed Hagi on Taiwan's Evolving Relationship with Somaliland
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Associate Marshall Reid and Intern Henry Walsh interview Ambassador Mohamed Omar Hagi Mohamoud, the Chief Representative of the Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan. In a compelling interview, Dr. Hagi shares his thoughts on Taiwan and Somaliland's growing relationship, Taiwan's economic investments in the Horn of Africa, and oppo
Season 2, Episode 15: A Conversation with Tuhi Martukaw on Opportunities and Challenges for Taiwan's Indigenous Communities
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Associate Marshall Reid and Intern Adrienne Wu interview Tuhi Martukaw, a Taiwanese Indigenous rights activist, journalist, and founder of the LIMA Taiwan Indigenous Youth Working Group. In a captivating interview, Martukaw shares her unique insights on current challenges facing Taiwan's Indigenous communities, the changing state of Indigenous identity
Season 2, Episode 14: A Conversation with Konstantinas Andrijauskas on Lithuania's Withdrawal from the 17+1 and Ties with Taiwan
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Associate Marshall Reid and Research Associate Katherine Schultz interview Dr. Konstantinas Andrijauskas, associate professor of Asian studies and international politics at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science at Vilnius University. In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Andrijauskas shares his unique perspectives on the factors
Season 2, Episode 13: A Conversation with Tamás Matura on Hungary's Complex Relations with China and Taiwan
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Associate Marshall Reid and Research Associate Katherine Schultz interviewed Dr. Tamás Matura, an assistant professor at Corvinus University in Budapest and the founder of the Central and Eastern European Center for Asian Studies. In a compelling interview, Matura shares his unique perspectives on Hungary's complex relationship with China, the future of
Season 2, Episode 12: A Conversation with Srikanth Kondapalli on India's Relations with China and Taiwan
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Associate Marshall Reid interviews Dr. Srikanth Kondapalli, a professor of Chinese Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. In a timely and expansive conversation, Kondapalli shares his perspectives on India's increasingly tense relationship with China, India's role in regional defense arrangements, and prospects for expanded
Season 2, Episode 11: A Conversation with Natasha Kassam on Australia's Approach to China and Taiwan
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Associate Marshall Reid and Program Assistant Zoë Weaver interview Natasha Kassam, the director of the Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Program at the Lowy Institute. In a fascinating conversation, Kassam shares her perspectives on Australia's deteriorating relationship with China, growing concerns regarding Chinese influence in Australia, and expandin
Season 2, Episode 10: A Conversation with Ttcat and Tim Niven on Chinese Information Operations in Taiwan
In Season 2, Episode 10 of GTI Insights, GTI Program Associate Marshall Reid interviews Ttcat and Tim Niven, the chief executive officer and research scientist, respectively, at the Taiwan-based Doublethink Lab. In a timely and wide-ranging interview, they discuss their recent report, "Deafening Whispers: China’s Information Operation and Taiwan’s 2020 Election," and share their tho
Season 2, Episode 9: A Conversation with Björn Jerdén on Sweden's Approach to China and Taiwan
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Associate Marshall Reid and Research Associate Katherine Schultz interview Dr. Björn Jerdén, the director of the Swedish National China Centre at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs. In an illuminating conversation, Dr. Jerdén shares his perspectives on Sweden-China relations, China's changing relationship with the EU, and the poten
Season 2, Episode 8: A Conversation with Oriana Skylar Mastro on US Policy in the Taiwan Strait
In this episode of GTI Insights, GTI Program Associate Marshall Reid interviews Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro, a Center Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University and a Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. In a timely and engaging interview, she shares her perspectives on the current state of the cross-Strait relationship, Ch
Season 2, Episode 7: A Conversation with Jessie Lau on Transnational Solidarity and Social Movements in the Asia-Pacific
In this episode of GTI Insights, we interview Jessie Lau, a freelance journalist and Editor-in-Chief at NüVoices. In a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion, Lau shares her thoughts on transnational solidarity between social movements in the Asia-Pacific, efforts to combat violence against Asian communities, and Taiwan's role as a regional progressive leader.
Producers: Marshall Reid,
Season 2, Ep. 6: A Conversation with Madoka Fukuda on the US-Japan Relationship and its Implications for Taiwan
We interviewed Dr. Madoka Fukuda, a professor of international politics and China studies at the Department of Global Politics at Hosei University and a visiting scholar at Academia Sinica in Taiwan. In a wide-ranging conversation, Fukuda shares her perspectives on the current state of US-Japan relations, the implications of the Biden-Suga meeting, and Japan's role in cross-Strait relati
Season 2, Ep. 5: A Conversation with Kharis Templeman on Taiwan's Democratic System and the Threats it Faces
We interviewed Dr. Kharis Templeman, a Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. In a compelling discussion, Templeman discusses his thoughts on the current state of Taiwan's democratic system, internal and external threats it faces, and the role Taiwan can potentially play in supporting democracy in East Asia.
Producers: Marshall Reid, Jack Liu
Hosts: Marshall Re
Season 2, Ep. 4: A Conversation with Didi Kirsten Tatlow on the Hong Kong Protests and their Implications
We interviewed Didi Kirsten Tatlow, a Senior Fellow in the Asia Program at the German Council on Foreign Relations, a Senior Non-Resident Fellow with Project Sinopsis, and the co-editor and co-author of a recent book, “China's Quest for Foreign Technology: Beyond Espionage." In a fascinating interview, Tatlow shares her thoughts on China's increasingly authoritarian approach to the Hong
Season 2, Ep. 3: A Conversation with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian on China's Global Influence Operations
We interviewed Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, a China reporter at Axios. Through her in-depth investigative reporting, Allen-Ebrahimian has broken several major news stories, including recent investigations into Chinese influence over US tech companies and efforts to suppress criticism worldwide. In a wide-ranging conversation, she shares her thoughts on China's arsenal of influence tactics,
Season 2, Ep. 2: A Conversation with Janka Oertel on the EU's Changing Approach to China and Taiwan
We interviewed Dr. Janka Oertel, the director of the Asia program and senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). At ECFR, Oertel conducts research on a wide range of topics, including EU-China relations, US-China relations, and 5G and emerging technologies. In an engaging interview, she shares her perspectives on the current state of EU-China rela
Season 2, Ep. 1: A Conversation with Mike Hunzeker on Security Dynamics in the Taiwan Strait
We interviewed Dr. Mike Hunzeker. Hunzeker currently serves as an assistant professor and associate director of the Center for Security Policy Studies at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government, where he conducts research on deterrence, war termination, military adaptation, and simulation design. In a fascinating interview, he shares his insights on
Season 1, Ep. 10: A Conversation with Jamie Fly on the 2020 US Election and the Transatlantic Approach to Asia
We interviewed US policy analyst Jamie Fly. Currently based in Berlin, Fly serves as the newest member of GTI’s Advisory Board, as well as a Senior Fellow and Senior Advisor to the President at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, where he researches transatlantic relations, EU foreign policy, and the relationship between the US, Europe, and China. In a wide-ranging interview, he shares
Season 1, Ep. 9: A Conversation with Robert Sutter on the Impacts of the 2020 Election on US Taiwan Policy
We interviewed US scholar and professor Dr. Robert Sutter, who currently serves as Professor of Practice of International Affairs at the Elliott School at George Washington University, is a leading authority on the history and practice of US foreign policy in East Asia. In the wake of a tumultuous US presidential election, Dr. Sutter draws on his wealth of experience to provide insights
Season 1, Ep. 8: A Conversation with Ming-sho Ho on Social Movements in Taiwan and Hong Kong
We interviewed Taiwanese scholar and sociologist Dr. Ming-sho Ho. Ho, who currently serves as a professor of sociology at National Taiwan University, is a leading expert on modern social movements in Taiwan and Hong Kong, as well as the complex relationship between identity and politics. In an informative and timely interview, Ho shares his thoughts on the legacy of the Sunflower and Umbrella Move
Season 1, Ep. 7: A Conversation with Shelley Rigger on Taiwan's Domestic Political Trends
We interviewed Taiwan scholar Dr. Shelley Rigger. Rigger, who serves as the Brown Professor of Political Science at Davidson College and is a member of GTI's Advisory Board, has long been recognized as a leading expert on Taiwan's domestic politics, demography, and identity. In an informative interview, Rigger sheds light on Taiwan's shifting electoral politics, youth issues, and relationship
Season 1, Ep. 6: A Conversation with J. Michael Cole on Cross-Strait Relations since 2016
We interviewed journalist and scholar J. Michael Cole. A Senior Non-Resident Fellow with GTI, Cole is a leading expert on Taiwanese foreign policy and domestic politics. In a wide-ranging interview, Cole discusses his thoughts on cross-Strait relations, Chinese foreign policy, as well as his recent book, Cross-Strait Relations since 2016: The End of the Illusion, which provides a comprehensiv
Season 1, Ep. 5: A Conversation with J. Michael Cole on CCP Influence Operations in the Media in Taiwan
We spoke with GTI Non-Resident Fellow J. Michael Cole about CCP influence operations in the media directed at Taiwan citizens, and the implications of these operations on the upcoming January 2020 presidential elections in Taiwan.
Producer: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly
Host: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly
Edit: Jack Liu
Music: Joseph Ross
Season 1, Ep. 4: A Conversation with Michael Fonte on the 2020 Presidential Elections in Taiwan
We talked with Director of the DPP Mission in the US Michael Fonte about the DPP primary nomination of President Tsai and her campaign leading up to the January 2020 presidential elections in Taiwan.
Producer: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly
Host: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly
Edit: Jack Liu
Music: Joseph Ross
Season 1, Ep. 3: A Conversation with Lt. Gen. Gregson on the Recent US-Taiwan-Japan Joint Declaration
We invited former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, Lt. Gen. Gregson (USMC, ret.), to speak about the recent US-Taiwan-Japan joint declaration calling for enhanced American, Taiwanese, and Japanese cooperation in response to the PRC’s increasing “grey zone” tactics and pressure on Taiwan.
Producer: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly
Host: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly
Edit: Jack Liu
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Season 1, Ep. 2: A Conversation with Crison Chien on the Ways Taiwan Provides Development Aids
We talked with Professor Crison Chien from National Taiwan University about the ways in which Taiwan provides development aid, what are some of its unique aspects, and how its approach differs from countries with larger budgets.
Producer: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly
Host: Marzia Borsoi-Kelly
Edit: Jack Liu
Music: Joseph Ross
Season 1, Ep. 1: A Conversation with Scott Harold on the Strengths and Challenges of Taiwan’s Development Assistance
We interviewed Scott W. Harold, the associate director of the RAND Center for Asia Pacific Policy and they discuss the strengths and challenges of Taiwan’s development assistance, as well as Scott’s newly release report “Countering China’s Efforts to Isolate Taiwan Diplomatically in Latin American and the Caribbean: The Role of Development Assistance and Disaster Relief.”
Producer: Marzia Borsoi-K
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