Taiwan - A Contested Democracy Under Threat

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. Sullivan and Nachman consider what's at stake.

About the author

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.

Summary

Taiwan’s history and future are intimately tied to democratization, decolonialism, national identity, economic interdependence, multiculturalism and modern values – all set against an ever-present security dimension. This short book illuminates how its fate will determine the direction of today’s global order.

Product details

• Authors: Lev Nachman, Jonathan Sullivan
• Publisher: Agenda Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.10.2023
• EAN: 9781788216715
• ISBN: 978-1-78821-671-5
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 234 mm x 156 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 292 g
• Series: Flashpoints
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education