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Dive deep into the Taiwan Strait, a pivotal battleground of the clash between Western hegemony and Eastern resistance, as well as the transition from a fading unipolar world to an emerging multipolar order. Uncover the complexities of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and mainland China, contextualizing them within the broader landscape of global politics. Gain a fresh perspective on Taiwan and beyond, distinct from what is typically portrayed in mainstream media.
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Sep 4, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
37 min
After months of making noise, the KMT ultimately capitulated and allowed the DPP's massive military spending package to pass, despite opposition within the party and pressure from the United States.
How did the party that once developed a covert nuclear weapons program against Washington's wishes become so unwilling to actually challenge the US when it matters?
In this episode, we look at the KMT's capitulation over Taiwan's military spending bill, the role of Washington and the AIT, and the broader problem that has plagued the KMT since democratization: what exactly does the party stand for anymore?
The KMT wants good relations with Washington, good relations with Beijing, and to remain electorally viable in Taiwan. But whenever those interests come into conflict, it enters a state of paralysis, which is ultimately why the party has become so ineffective on issues that matter most.
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