Tag: Taiwan
Professor Richard Stoll: International Relations, Europe, Asia, & The Middle East
Professor Richard Stoll, Albert Thomas Professor of Political Science at Rice University, is a renowned expert in international conflict, utilizing computer simulations and statistical analysis. His research, supported by the National Science Foundation, includes studying arms competitions, comparative foreign policy, and predicting serious international conflicts. Currently, he investigates naval arms races, public support for gender-equal…
Island Fever: Taiwan’s Midterms
Background Taiwan recently wrapped up its midterm cycle, which saw President Tsai Ing-Wen’s party, the DPP (Democratic Progressive Party), lose significant ground to the KMT (Kuomintang). In the aftermath of the disappointing results, President Tsai resigned as DPP party leader. However, she will stay on to finish her presidency ending in 2024. The headline, while…
