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Taiwan’s first woman president: The paradox of Tsai Ing-wen
Tsai is a symbol of what Taiwan has become: a flourishing democracy that has shown itself capable of electing a woman as president.
INTRODUCTION: Taiwan – Re-articulations of Politics and Culture in a Marginal State
This edition offers a compelling purview of the change and continuity that has defined and redefined Taiwan in its marginal state.
Political Packaging in Taiwan: The Case of Ko Wen-je (柯文哲)
Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) is a master at building an image of himself as a political ‘outsider’ and an iconic leader.
WEBINAR: Making Southeast Asia’s education systems work
Indonesia, Philippines and Myanmar have widened access to education in recent decades, but there has been little improvement in learning outcomes. Why this is the case?
The struggle for universal healthcare in Asia
There is a tendency to assume a lack of money is the main barrier to achieving universal healthcare. But there are a range of other issues.