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"Before 1987, most museums viewed #China as their main subject and #Taiwan was rarely—if ever—discussed in the exhibition space. However, after 1987, there was a blossoming of Taiwanese consciousness throughout the island and #museums were no different." Lee Moore, an adjunct professor at the University of Oregon, published a report "Taiwan’s Museums: Exploring the Process of #Taiwanesization" as a part of #GTI Taiwan Scholarship Program. Moore discusses how Taiwan's museums have evolved to reflect and shape Taiwanese #identity, analyzing three museums as examples: The National Taiwan Museum, National Palace Museum, and the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum. Read Moore's full report to deep dive into Taiwan's museums: https://ow.ly/okhm50VcfzP

GTI is now accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program and the Ya-Hui Chiu Summer Fellowship! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until April 14, 2025?at 5 pm?(ET)! Apply here: https://ow.ly/cFcn50V9ugJ

"A broad, pro-American stance [in #Taiwan] is not something that #US policymakers should take for granted." Based on his experience as a #Fulbright scholar in Taiwan for 2 years, 1LT Reed Bauer from the US Army explores the pro-China motivations in Taiwanese society in his #GTB. He highlights that cultural and historical ties, as well as the underlying #fear of war and an unstable future, have led some Taiwanese people to lean toward #China. Read Bauer's GTB "Why Does China Remain So Alluring to Some In Taiwan?" to discover more about Taiwanese society: https://ow.ly/eJmb50Vb61e

#GTB 10.5 is out! In our special issue, "Young Scholars’ Perspectives on Taiwan Issues," we have articles on how Taiwan responds to US-EU strategic realignment, Taiwanese identity, Taiwan's shortage of chipmaking talent, and defense. Read more here: https://ow.ly/boUh50Vazls

Check out the Organization of Asian Studies' hybrid event, "From Dialogue to Impact: Understanding #Cross-StraitRelations through Conflict Resolution Workshop." #GTI Program Manager Adrienne Wu and GTI Scholar Richard Haddock will both be speakers on the panel! To register for the event, click here: https://ow.ly/v7st50V9ulj

GTI is pleased to announce the publication of a new policy backgrounder titled South Korea's Policy Responses to a PRC Maritime Blockade of Taiwan. This policy backgrounder, written by GTI Research Fellow Benjamin Sando, analyzes South Korea’s strategic considerations, diplomatic stance, and potential actions in response to a PRC maritime blockade of Taiwan. Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/Wg1250V9tbJ

In the #GlobalTaiwanBrief, Y. Tony Yang, professor and associate dean at George Washington University argues in his article, "The Geopolitical Cost of Dismantling USAID: Implications for Taiwan and China's Influence," that without USAID as a counterweight, China's Belt and Road Initiative will accelerate, pressuring Taiwan's last remaining allies to sever ties. Yang breaks down the consequences of this move and why reversing it should be a US priority. #Taiwan #USAID #Geopolitics #Indo-Pacific To learn more, read the article here: https://ow.ly/GRFx50V8y88

During February, we released two issues of the Global Taiwan Brief and published an occasional report. Check out everything we released and our media mentions for the last month! — https://ow.ly/pqZY50V6pmK

Is Taiwan Truly a Leader in Gender Equality??? Taiwan has been praised for its high percentage of women in politics, yet many local councils remain composed of all men. Lawmaker Fan Yun is calling for reforms to the Local Government Act to increase women's representation, but challenges remain. Discrimination, funding gaps, and deep-seated biases continue to hold women politicians back. Journalist Hope Ngo's latest #GTB article, "Breaking Gender Barriers in Taiwan Politics," explores the evolving role of women in Taiwan's government and what still needs to change. #Taiwan #GenderEquality #WomenInPolitics Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/YxWq50V7I8X

#GTI recently held an event on "The Four Pillars of US-Taiwan Policy." Speaking to the international pillar, former AIT Director and Brigham Young University Professor Brent Christensen emphasized that policymakers must step up! The United States must work closely with Taiwan and Congress to pass legislation that expands Taiwan's role in international organizations, strengthening US policy and partnerships! #US-Taiwan #USForeignPolicy To learn more watch here: https://ow.ly/GPMN50V7HQt