Taiwan
Latest Past Events
Taiwan Workshop featuring Thung-Hong Lin — Stormy Seas: Taiwan’s Democratic Resilience under China’s Sharp Power
CGIS Knafel K262 1737 Cambridge Street, CambridgeSpeaker: Thung-Hong Lin, Research Fellow, Institute of Sociology, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. How can a small democracy resist the influence of a powerful authoritarian neighbor? Taiwan is often praised for its successful economic development and peaceful democratic transition, yet it faces substantial challenges from both internal political divisions and external geopolitical pressures. Taiwan’s political landscape is
Taiwan Workshop featuring Peter Dutton — What is the Legal Status of Taiwan and Why Does it Matter?
CGIS South, Room S153 1730 Cambridge St., CambridgeSpeaker: Peter Dutton, Senior Research Fellow, Paul Tsai China Center; Professor Emeritus, U.S. Naval War College Discussants: Alastair Iain Johnston, Professor, Government Department, Harvard UniversityWilliam P. Alford, Jerome A. and Joan L. Cohen Professor of Law; Director, East Asian Legal Studies Program; Chair, Harvard Law School Project on Disability, Harvard Law School Taiwan’s political status
Film Screening — Invisible Nation, followed by Q&A with Director Vanessa Hope
Hall C, Science Center 1 Oxford St., CambridgeSpeaker: Vanessa Hope, DirectorDiscussant: Ya-Wen Lei, Professor, Department of Sociology, Harvard University Invisible Nation follows the story of Taiwan’s first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, and explores themes of resilience, identity, and freedom, while shedding light on Taiwan's complex history and its ongoing struggle in the international society. The 90-minute documentary will be followed by a