Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies and the Struggle for Global Inclusion
Yi-Chieh Chen and Kurt Abalos
Considering the importance of multilateral institutions in global governance in the liberal world order, global stakeholders highly regard their memberships in international organizations to address various challenges and threats. Different actors cooperate through international organizations on transnational crime, environment, industry, global health, and many others. However, Taiwan continues to be sidelined in major organizations due to political considerations in favor of China. Stemming from its diplomatic history, Taiwan has a unique setup when interacting with and participating in international institutions. Moreover, dynamic political factors within Taiwan have been influencing the self-governing island’s international portfolio. This issue brief aims to provide an overview of Taiwan’s global footprint so readers can better understand its international cooperation amid its unique situation.
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