Taiwan under Tsai Ing-wen

The presidency of Tsai Ing-wen coincided with momentous shifts in Taiwan's domestic and international affairs. On the back of a growing popular mandate, President Tsai sought to assert the autonomy and independence of Taiwan. These moves were mirrored by an increasing nationalization under the grip of Xi Jinping who asserted China’s right to “unify” the island by force if necessary. These dynamics have propelled Taiwan to the limelight of international attention. This book offers a timely, detailed, and much needed analysis of the multitude of internal and external factors that have impacted the domestic and international affairs of Taiwan. The thoughtful and convincing analyses would be appreciated by policy-makers, think-tankers, and scholars alike.Professor Emilian Kavalski

Łukasz Gacek, PhD, is an associate professor at the Institute of Middle and Far East of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. His most notable work has revolved around China’s energy and environmental policies.Rafał Kwieciński, PhD, is an assistant professor at the Middle and Far East Institute of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. His research focuses on China’s foreign policy, international relations and security issues in East Asia.Ewa Trojnar, PhD, is an associate professor at the Institute of Middle and Far East of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. In her academic interests she focuses on international relations in Asia. She is passionate about participating in international research groups and conducting field research in Asian countries.