Should Taiwan’s People Have a Voice in their Fate?

By: Peter Isackson

Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked a shift in global politics, experts ponder on the new world order.

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Global concerns: Multipolarity, dedollarization, and potential US-China nuclear showdown amid degraded relations.

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Experts closely analyze any remarks on Taiwan policy as US-China relations hinge on its status, with China's militarization increasing.

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Media overlooks Taiwanese public opinion amidst geopolitical tensions and potential conflict between China and US over Taiwan.

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Taiwanese people are divided and confused about potential conflict as superpowers see the island as a strategic asset.

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Podcast interview with James Lee sheds light on Taiwanese people's views. Recent polls show declining trust in the US.

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Taiwanese concern over TSMC's technology export and US credibility behind declining trust, says James Lee.

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The US underestimated the effect of Afghanistan withdrawal and seizing Taliban's assets on its credibility as a global actor.

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