August 2025

#629 8/30 Dr. Paul Tung The Transition of Eras
The current global landscape is undergoing dramatic change. Many view the confrontation between China and the United States as a power struggle between old and new hegemonies, framing it as the “Thucydides Trap”—a scenario in which a rising power challenges an established one. However, from a broader historical perspective, this conflict more profoundly reflects a transition between eras: from a global...
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#628 8/23 Dr. Wordman Who Is Afraid of the Unification of China and Taiwan?
This is the central question in the geopolitical crisis of the Taiwan Strait. Unfortunately, understanding the answer to the question may or may not help resolve the situation, which is being fanned to the level that“a war will break out between China and Taiwan.” In this column, the author will first answer the question, then explain why knowing the answer may or may not help prevent a war. The current...
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#625 8/2 Dr. Wordman The tragedy of politicians lacking integrity and wisdom - Ukraine and Taiwan
The Russia-Ukraine war is a major international event today, and it is related to Ukraine’s future. However, Ukraine, under the governance of President Zelensky, has led the country into a tragic war, resulting in today’s humiliating defeat and the country facing an unequal armistice agreement. This is all because Zelensky did not take in          to account the history of Russia and Ukraine,...
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