Stormy Seas by Thung-Hong Lin
How can a small democracy resist the influence of a powerful authoritarian neighbor? Taiwan is frequently praised for its successful economic development and peaceful transition to democracy, serving as a model for other developing countries. However, it faces substantial challenges, both from internal political divisions and external geopolitical pressures. Taiwan's political landscape is shaped by several significant cleavages: national identity and ethnic disparities, economic inequality and class conflict, and generational and cultural differences. The greatest challenge to Taiwan's democracy comes from the influence of China, which has exploited these cleavages through economic leverage, propaganda, and political interference.
Under the heavy influence of Beijing's sharp power, Taiwan's democracy often faces threats of regression. Whenever China escalates its tactics, Taiwan's civil society has mobilized in response, playing a crucial role in resisting Beijing's strategies and defending democratic institutions. Thung-Hong Lin examines case studies – such as the 2014 Sunflower Movement, the 2019 support for the Hong Kong protests, and recent social movements in 2024 – to demonstrate how Taiwan's vibrant civil society is a key source of democratic resilience. This book also situates Taiwan's struggle within the broader context of US-China relations, showing how global geopolitics over the past half-century has shaped the island's destiny.
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Rising to the Challenge
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Everything but the Bomb
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Looking for Balance
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The Politics of Counter-Terror
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The Reputational Imperative
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The Making of Northeast Asia
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Islam and Nation
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Political Conflict and Economic Interdependence Across the Taiwan Strait and Beyond
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Beyond Compliance
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Reluctant Restraint
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The Supply Side of Security
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Minimum Deterrence and India's Nuclear Security
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Abiding Influence
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Dangerous Deterrent
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Overcoming Isolationism
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Asia's Regional Architecture
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Hard Target
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Normalizing Japan
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Why Taiwan?
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Wronged by Empire
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(Re)Negotiating East and Southeast Asia
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Rethinking Security in East Asia
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Rethinking Japanese Public Opinion and Security
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| ISBN 13 | 9781503647534 |
| Title | Stormy Seas |
| Author | Thung-Hong Lin |
| Series | Studies In Asian Security |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Year published | 2026-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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