ROC and a hard place: Taiwan’s lessons from Ukraine
May 2, 2022
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Anton LaGuardia, The Economist's diplomatic editor, shares insights on Taiwan's evolving defense strategies influenced by the Ukraine conflict, highlighting the challenges posed by China. Sarah Burke, bureau chief for Mexico and Central America, discusses El Salvador's tough stance on gang violence, examining the implications of authoritarian measures on civil liberties. The conversation delves into the connections between climate-related events and voter support for green legislation, revealing how extreme weather shapes public opinion and political priorities.
Much like Ukraine, Taiwan has a well-armed neighbour that does not think it exists as a state: China. We ask what both sides are learning from Russia’s invasion. A heavy-handed string of arrests following a flare-up of gang violence in El Salvador is unlikely to change matters. And an analysis reveals the connection between weather and whether voters support climate-change legislation.