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🏳️🌈 #Taiwan leads in #LGBTQ+ rights but faces new challenges. ✊ Read more in #GTB by Phan Van Tim & Huynh Tam Sang: ow.ly/bmYw50Z4Mt0 #HumanRights #LGBTQRights #Geopolitics
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Vietnam’s inertia on marriage equality and the cancellation of last year’s Pride marches have created uncertainty about the future of the country’s LGBT activism. Yet, there are reasons for cautious optimism as Vietnam enters 2026.
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On May 24, 2019, Taiwan became the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. It’s time Taiwan embraced LGBT diplomacy to forge its soft power. @timphan99 and I write on this necessity. taipeitimes.com/News/editori…
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The tactic the PRC uses to divide democratic countries.
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South China Sea: Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels harassing a small Philippine boat near Scarborough Shoal.
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Special Issue: “#USChinaCompetition under the #Trump 2.0: Security, #Tariffs, and Emerging Technologies”. Enjoy in-depth analyses of the key shifts in great-power competition under Trump 2.0. 👇
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After 40+ years of stability, #SinoUSrelations shifted in 2017 under Trump, breaking from the engagement that spanned Nixon to Obama. As #Trump2.0 sets to begin soon, the U.S. hardline stance toward #China will likely persist.
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Despite having much in common in terms of political, economic, and cultural development, #Taiwan and #SouthKorea appear to be significantly different regarding #LGBT #rights progress.
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The latest VSF article explores Joseph S. Nye's "Do Morals Matter?", a seminal work assessing morality in U.S. foreign policy. Using a “3D scorecard" on intentions, means, and outcomes, Nye links soft power, liberal values, and legitimacy in shaping IR.
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President #Yoon's martial law gambit was short-lived and ultimately backfired, highlighting the resilience of #ROK's democratic system and leading to far-reaching consequences for both his political fate and the country’s broader political landscape.
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Does BRICS have sufficient capacity and determination to successfully reshape the global power structure?
Read VSF’s October edition to explore the latest movements of this bloc: vsforum.org/specials/special…
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Discover #Vietnam’s #economic resilience in VSF's Sept 2024 Issue: “From Challenges to Opportunities.” 5 analyses on seafood exports, market economy status, semiconductors & textiles. See how Vietnam navigates global volatility. Read now! 👉 vsforum.org/article/gioi-thi…
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VSF's latest article analyzes #Cambodia's geopolitical moves in its relations with China and. It explores Phnom Penh's #CLVDTA exit, economic drivers of Cambodia-#China ties, and Cambodia-#Vietnam relations outlook.
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Facing #China’s coercion, #Taiwan needs a new calibrated approach to #foreignpolicy: seeking close ties with the US while adding meaningful substance to the revised #NewSouthboundPolicy.
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Nghệ thuật lèo lái đất nước: Đài Loan cần chính sách thực tế, không chỉ khẩu hiệu hoa mỹ
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The August state visit of GenSec, President To Lam to #China underscored #Vietnam’s diplomatic statecraft. Honed over decades, Hanoi’s political wisdom has been unveiled through its acumen in nurturing “comrades-plus-brothers” partnership.
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#Thailand will soon to be the first in Southeast Asia to recognize #samesexmarriage; this crucial victory could further the LGBT rights movement in the region, particularly in a gay-friendly country like #Vietnam.
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With the #DPP’s legacy on marriage equality as a springboard, President Lai should advance #LGBTQ rights in #Taiwan through a two- pronged strategy.
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For @Diplomat_APAC, @timphan99 and I argue that President Lai should promote LGBTQ rights by building an equitable and inclusive Taiwanese society and pursuing queer diplomacy to enhance Taiwan's international visibility. thediplomat.com/2024/06/taiw…
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In the latest for @Diplomat_APAC, we argue that the politics of gratitude is dominating social media, thus causing a dismal situation for Vietnam-Cambodia relations.thediplomat.com/2024/06/how-…
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How should one read Lai Ching-te's inaugural address? Lai's speech has focused on democracy and unity, but there are numerous uncertainties. Unrest at home and pressure from China are putting his statecraft to the test.taiwaninsight.org/2024/05/30…
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