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"As a top 20 global economy and tech powerhouse, a liberal democracy on the frontline of autocratic pressure and a pivotal component in the free and open Indo-Pacific, the future security of Taiwan has enormous ramifications for today's global order. Jonathan Sullivan and Lev Nachman consider Taiwan's complex and multi-layered history and the many dimensions it holds in international politics. They show that an appreciation of its critical role in geopolitics is more than just the crude dichotomies of ""democracy vs authoritarianism"" or ""independence vs unification"". Its history and future are intimately tied to wider questions of decolonialism, national identity, economic interdependence, multiculturalism and modern values - all set against an ever-present security threat."

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Author:   Jonathan Sullivan ,  Lev Nachman
Publisher:   Agenda Publishing
Imprint:   Agenda Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
ISBN:  

9781788216715

ISBN 10:   1788216717
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   19 October 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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With the surge in global attention to Taiwan – largely due to concern that it could be a flashpoint for US–China conflict – there is a pressing need for greater understanding of Taiwan’s history, politics, society, political economy, foreign relations, and its complicated relationship with China. In this timely and highly informative primer, Sullivan and Nachman provide excellent and succinct analysis of all these issues. They rightfully urge the world to eschew viewing Taiwan solely through the lens of superpower politics, and instead listen to Taiwanese voices and evaluate Taiwan on its own merits. The book is a must-read for anyone who has been fascinated by coverage of Taiwan in the media and wants to learn more. It will also benefit individuals who have a general interest in Asia, democracy, and peace. -- Bonnie S. Glaser, Managing Director, Indo-Pacific Program, German Marshall Fund

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Jonathan Sullivan is an Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham and previously Director of the China Policy Institute. Lev Nachman is an Assistant Professor in the College of Social Science at National Chengchi University, Taipei and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council and the National Bureau of Asian Research.

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