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The Taiwanese Elections: More Conflicts in the Taiwan Strait?
In January 2024, the Taiwanese electorate will vote for a new president and legislative, the results of which will have significant ramifications for China-Taiwan relations. Current polls put the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) …
Building on Rubbles: The Need for a New Diplomatic Approach to African Coups
30 August 2023 marked the end of a decades-long political dynasty in Gabon. President Ali Bongo, who had just won his dubious re-election, was deposed by the Republican Guard led by Brigade General …
Empowering Africa’s Renewable Energy Future: Navigating Neocolonial Dynamics, Foreign Investments, and Regional Cooperation
While Africa’s energy landscape is fraught with challenges and strife, global players like China, the United States, and a multitude of European countries continue to vie for a coveted prize — the continent’s …
Taiwan’s Two-Faced Card in a Cross-Strait Dilemma
On 27 March, Ma Ying-Jeou, Taiwan’s former President, began his 12-day journey in mainland China. Serving the Nationalist Party(KMT), his trip seemed more cultural than political: he commemorated Sun Yat-Sen’s legacy, paid tribute …