2022 - 4nd Quarter
Taiwan Voters Face Interesting Challenges
Taiwan has a hard won democracy, but that does not automatically mean it will last. Citizens must constantly vet those seeking office. Do they walk the walk as well as talk the talk? Perhaps more importantly, what exactly are they talking about? ...
James Soong’s Taiwan Journey: Satisfaction or Frustration?
The years 2000 and 2004 proved pivotal in the shaping of Taiwan’s democratic landscape. Among the many players that took the stage, one of the most enigmatic was James Soong, a man with a storied life, but one that left many unanswered questions. ...
Despotism’s Historical Roots in Marxist/Leninist One-Party States
Succession of leadership has always been a major problem for Marxist/Leninist one-party states. Why? The simple answer could be that ideology is one thing and governance is another, but that is not sufficient. ...
Taiwan: 4 Presidents, 4 Impressions
“Do times summon their leaders, or do leaders shape their times?” So runs the question posed by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Doris Kearns Goodwin, in Leadership in Turbulent Times. It is a question anyone in international business must consider. ...