NTNU International Taiwan Studies Centre Podcast
NTNU International Taiwan Studies Centre Podcast
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Our host, Josh, interviews academics from all around the world to discover how their research is contributing to the field of Taiwan Studies.
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The podcast emphasizes themes such as environmental conservation, colonial history, indigenous resurgence, and cultural representation. Episodes have included discussions on the concept of Taiwan as a 'big ocean state' versus a 'small island state,' the impact of Japanese colonial medical policy, and the representations of Zheng Cheng Gong, providing listeners with a nuanced understanding of Taiwan's place in global studies.
Our host, Josh, interviews academics from all around the world to discover how their research is contributing to the field of Taiwan Studies.
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Our host, Josh, talks with Michael Ugwueze about his time in Taiwan and some of the insights that he has when it comes to issues of trying to overcome the baggage of a colonial past. They also discuss China’s deep presence in Africa and the implications for Taiwan, with some suggestions on how Taiwan could be looking to increase its own visibility in Africa.
Michael Ugwueze is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He specializes in International Relations and his research interests span the frontiers of security, conflict, peace and development studies. In 2024, he was a Visiting Scholar in the Taiwan Center for Security Studies, National Chengchi University.
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