> Understand the historical evolution and context of Taiwan's relations with Latin American countries.

> Analyze the comparative dynamics of Taiwan's relations with China, the US, and Japan, and their impact on Taiwan-Latin America relations.

> Examine the diplomatic, cultural, and educational exchanges between Taiwan and Latin America.

> Explore trade relations, economic cooperation agreements, and investment frameworks between Taiwan and Latin American countries.

> Investigate cooperation in areas such as food, energy, water security, semiconductors, and critical minerals.

> Study Taiwan's role in the global technology supply chain and its contributions to technological innovation.

> Evaluate security challenges in the Taiwan Straits and the South China Sea, and analyze Taiwan's defense and security cooperation with Latin American countries.

> Assess regional security frameworks and multilateral organizations involving Taiwan and Latin America.

> Identify future prospects and challenges in Taiwan-Latin America relations, considering global trends and emerging opportunities.

Week 1 (Overview)

• Taiwan's economy and its foreign policy towards Latin America

• Historical context and evolution of Taiwan's relations with Latin American countries

References:

• Peltier, C. (2023) Taiwan: Economic and strategic strength. Economic-research.bnpparibas.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://economic-research.bnpparibas.com/html/en-US/Taiwan-Economic-strategic-strength-7/11/2023,48780

• Berg, R. and Mowla, W. (28 September2022). Taiwan's Future in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Diplomat. https://thediplomat.com/2022/09/taiwans-future-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/

• Long, T., & Urdinez, F. (2020). Taiwan’s Last Stand in South America (China-Latin America 2.0). Americas Quarterly. https://www.americasquarterly.org/article/taiwans-last-stand-in-south-america/

• Li, H., & Hsiang, A. C. (Eds.). (2021). Taiwan’s relations with Latin America: A strategic rivalry between the United States, China, and Taiwan. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books. (Intro and Chapter 2)

Week 2 (The Global context and Diplomacy) 

• Taiwan and mainland China’s Diplomatic Relations in Latin America

• Concerns of major nations and neighbors 

References:

• Ellis, R. Evan. (2023, January 26). The strategic role of Latin America in a global conflict over Taiwan. Centro de Estudios Estratégicos Del Ejército Del Perú | Think Tank Del Ejército Del Perú; Centro de Estudios Estratégicos del Ejército del Perú. https://ceeep.mil.pe/2023/01/26/the-strategic-role-of-latin-america-in-a-global-conflict-over-taiwan/?lang=en

• Linbin, W., & Jonghyuk, L. (2022, May 13). Latin America’s choice and the cross-strait diplomatic battle. The Diplomat. https://thediplomat.com/2022/05/latin-americas-choice-and-the-cross-strait-diplomatic-battle/

• Erikson, D., Chen, J. (2007). China, Taiwan, and the Battle for Latin America. The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs. Retrieved February 24, 2024, from https://dl.tufts.edu/downloads/ws859s44c?filename=kp78gs751.pdf

• Myers, M. and Bernhard, I. (2019, July 17). Weighing the effects of Taiwan-China competition in Latin America and the Caribbean. Global Taiwan Institute. https://globaltaiwan.org/2019/07/weighing-the-effects-of-taiwan-china-competition-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/

Week 3 ("One-China Policy" and LAC) 

• The many approaches to the "one-China policy"

• How the OCP affects the relationship with Latin American countries

References:

• Cassandra R. Veney, Sabella O. Abidde (Eds.) (2024). China and Taiwan in Latin America and the Caribbean. London：Palgrave Macmillan Cham. DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45166-9. (pp. 3-55).

• Ian, C. J. (n.d.). The many “one chinas”: Multiple approaches to Taiwan and China. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Retrieved February 24, 2024, from https://carnegieendowment.org/2023/02/09/many-one-chinas-multiple-approaches-to-taiwan-and-china-pub-89003

• Goldstein, S. M. (2023, August 31). Understanding the One China policy. Brookings. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/understanding-the-one-china-policy/

• Chen, C.-K. (2021). China in Latin America Then and Now: A Systemic Constructivist Analysis of China’s Foreign Policy. Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, 50(2), 111-136. https://doi.org/10.1177/18681026211034880

Week 1 (Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and LAC) 

• Taiwan relations with Japan and implications for LAC countries

• The significance of Southeast Asia for the Taiwan-LAC relationship

References:

• Imao, Y. (January 23, 2024). Japan lawmakers seek security talks with Taiwan and U.S. Nikkei Asia. https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-lawmakers-seek-security-talks-with-Taiwan-and-U.S

• Desantis, D., Martina, M., & Spetalnick, M. (April 6, 2023). Taiwan resigned to diplomatic losses in Latin America, observers say. The Japan Times. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/06/asia-pacific/taiwan-diplomatic-losses/

• Panda, J. P. (2023, March 14). Taiwan: Tokyo’s new ally? Institute for Security and Development Policy. https://www.isdp.eu/publication/taiwan-tokyos-new-ally/

• Liff, A. P. (February 22, 2024). How japan and South Korea diverge on Taiwan and the Taiwan Strait. Brookings. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-japan-and-south-korea-diverge-on-taiwan-and-the-taiwan-strait/

• The Australian National University, (2021, September 6), The Taiwan factor in US–Japan alliance relations. East Asia Forum. https://eastasiaforum.org/2021/09/06/the-taiwan-factor-in-us-japan-alliance-relations/

• Parameswaran, P. (2024, February 15). Southeast Asia’s Taiwan scenario stakes go far beyond US-China competition. The Diplomat. https://thediplomat.com/2024/02/southeast-asias-taiwan-scenario-stakes-go-far-beyond-us-china-competition/

Week 2 (Taiwan, US-China Tensions, and LAC) 

• Taiwan in the middle of the US-China tensions and implications for LAC

• The implications of those tensions for businesses in LAC

References:

• Tah-Ray Yui, A., Shyy, A., Chung, J., Peña, S., and Harold, S. (Oct. 22, 2020). Force multipliers? U.S. and Taiwanese interests in Latin America. Wilson Center. Retrieved February 24, 2024, from https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/force-multipliers-us-and-taiwanese-interests-latin-america

• Myers, M. (2023, August 25). China’s increasing involvement in Latin America and the Caribbean. The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR); The National Bureau of Asian Research. https://www.nbr.org/publication/chinas-increasing-involvement-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/

• The Economist. (2022, August 11). How the crisis over Taiwan will change US-China relations. Economist. https://www.economist.com/china/2022/08/11/how-the-crisis-over-taiwan-will-change-us-china-relations?ppccampaignID=&ppcadID=&ppcgclID=&utm_medium=cpc.adword.pd&utm_source=google&ppccampaignID=19495686130&ppcadID=&utm_campaign=a.22brand_pmax&utm_content=conversion.direct-response.anonymous&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxOauBhCaARIsAEbUSQTowfRAw1hBr-0eI-ynECeCrtmum0FxPRxBt2DhgTMNhzWFRoXoreMaArI_EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

• de Aragao, T. (2023, December 20). The geopolitical ripple: How China-US tensions reshape business in Latin America. The Diplomat. https://thediplomat.com/2023/12/the-geopolitical-ripple-how-china-us-tensions-reshape-business-in-latin-america/

• O'Reilly, K. (2019, September 27). The evolving role of Taiwan in Latin America and the Caribbean. United States Department of State. https://www.state.gov/the-evolving-role-of-taiwan-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/

• Maizland, L. (2024). Why China-Taiwan relations are so tense. Council on Foreign Relations. https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-relations-tension-us-policy-biden

• Devia-Valbuena, N. (2023). How should the U.S. respond to China’s influence in Latin America? United States Institute of Peace. Retrieved February 24, 2024, from https://www.usip.org/publications/2023/08/how-should-us-respond-chinas-influence-latin-america

• Portada, R.A., Lem, S.B. & Paudel, U. (2020), The Final Frontier: China, Taiwan, and the United States in Strategic Competition for Central America. J OF CHIN POLIT SCI 25, 551–573. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11366-020-09682-8

• Liu, D.-N. (2016, November 29). The trading relationship between Taiwan and the United States: Current trends and the outlook for the future. Brookings. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-trading-relationship-between-taiwan-and-the-united-states-current-trends-and-the-outlook-for-the-future/

• United States Trade Representative. (2023) Taiwan. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://ustr.gov/countries-regions/china/taiwan

Week 3 (Taiwan, Europe, and LAC) 

• Taiwanese European partners and implications in LAC

• China-dependent European businesses and their subsidiaries in LAC

References:

• Breveglieri, di E. (2024, January 27). Taiwan, the EU, 2024. What to expect? Geopolitica.info. https://www.geopolitica.info/taiwan-the-eu-2024-what-to-expect/

• Lau, S. (2023, July 18). Europe tries to win Latin America back from China. POLITICO. https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/china-watcher/europe-tries-to-win-latin-america-back-from-china/

• Le Corre, P. (2024). The “rebirth” of Europe-Taiwan relations: Explaining Europe’s new balance between Beijing and Taipei. Asia Society. Retrieved February 24, 2024, from https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/rebirth-europe-taiwan-relations-explaining-europes-new-balance-between-beijing-and-taipei

• García-Herrero, A. (2023). China’s growing presence in Latin America is a problem for the West. Bruegel.org. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.bruegel.org/newsletter/chinas-growing-presence-latin-america-problem-west

• Hobbs, C., and Torreblanca, J. I. (2022, October 24). Byting back: The EU’s digital alliance with Latin America and the Caribbean. ECFR; European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). https://ecfr.eu/publication/byting-back-the-eus-digital-alliance-with-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/

• Nolte, D. (2018). China is challenging but (still) not displacing Europe in Latin America. 1, 13. https://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/publications/giga-focus/china-is-challenging-but-still-not-displacing-europe-in-latin-america

• Malamud, C.,  Juan Ruiz, J., andTalvi, E. (Eds.) (2023). Why does Latin America matter? Elcano Royal Institute. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/reports/elcano-report-32-why-does-latin-america-matter/

Week 1 (Trade and Paraguai's link):

• Trade relations between Taiwan and LAC countries

• Paraguai as the only country in South America with diplomatic ties with Taiwan

References:

• Jennings, R. (2023, May 20). 5 trade moves China has made in 2023 in Latin America – the traditional backyard of the US. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3221178/5-trade-moves-china-has-made-2023-latin-america-traditional-backyard-us

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). (2024). Remarks by Vice Minister Li-kuo Chen at a celebration of the 28th anniversary of the Latin American Business Council, https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1575&s=116284

• IGNITE Global Marketing. (2022, July 6). The potential of the Hispanic market for Taiwan. Linkedin.com. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/potential-hispanic-market-taiwan-ignite-global-marketing/

• Mycroft, C. (2023, June 18). Why Beijing’s trade deals tempt Taipei’s allies in Latin America – but not the Pacific. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224453/why-beijings-trade-deals-tempt-taipeis-allies-latin-america-not-pacific

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, & Republic of China (Taiwan). (2024). Taiwan trade surplus hits record high in 2023. https://taiwantoday.tw/news.php?unit=2,6,10,15,18&post=247132

• Tzu-ti, H. (2020, August 5). Taiwan beefs up ties with Paraguay via meat imports. Taiwan News. https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3981072

• Lazarus, L. (2023). LatAm in focus: The China-Taiwan tussle in the Americas. AS/COA. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.as-coa.org/articles/latam-focus-china-taiwan-tussle-americas

• O’Connor, T. (2023, April 6). This election may give China a new Latin America friend at Taiwan’s expense. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/this-election-may-give-china-new-latin-america-friend-taiwans-expense-1792571

Week 2 (Investments, loans, and Mexico's nearshoring):

• Taiwanese and Chinese investments and loans in LAC countries

• The nearshoring in Mexico

References:

• Duarte, F. (16 August 2022). Auto parts companies from Taiwan set their sights on Mexico, Aftermarketinternational.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.aftermarketinternational.com/en/202208167080/news/autopartists-from-taiwan-set-their-sights-on-mexico.html

• Torres, M. (05 May 2021). The Taiwanese Manufacturing Industry in Mexico: Perspective and Prospective. Gov.Tw. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.ocac.gov.tw/OCAC/File/Attach/26006155/File_224738.pdf

• Global Taiwan Institute. (2020, December 16). US-Taiwan plan to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Global Taiwan Institute. https://globaltaiwan.org/2020/12/us-taiwan-plan-to-counter-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative/

• The Asahi Shimbun. (October 1, 2020). U.S., Taiwan to team up on infrastructure in pushback against China. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13777315

• Chen E. (1997, August 1). Moving to a Latin beat--Taiwan business discovers Latin America - 台灣光華雜誌. 台灣光華雜誌 Taiwan Panorama | 國際化,雙語編排,文化整合,全球華人的雜誌. https://www.taiwan-panorama.com/Articles/Details?Guid=ad2b7f4e-23ba-4afd-84f4-d663f067fbbd&langId=3&CatId=7

• DeAeth, D. (2023, September 7). Taiwan trade mission to Latin America joins trade fair in Argentina. Taiwan News. https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4992484

• Statista. (2023). Taiwan: value of outward investment into Middle and South America 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/943674/taiwan-value-of-outward-investment-into-central-and-south-america/

• Berg, R. C., & Bledsoe, R. (2023). Divergent approaches to development. Taiwan vs. China in Latin America & the Caribbean. Csis.org. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://features.csis.org/divergent-approaches-to-development/

• Harold, S., Lyle J., and Ma, L. (2019) Countering China's Efforts to Isolate Taiwan Diplomatically in Latin America and the Caribbean: The Role of Development Assistance and Disaster Relief. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2885.html.

• Chen, C.  (2023). Is Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy Effective in the Global Supply Chain? Uni-muenchen.de. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/116606/1/MPRA_paper_116606.pdf

• Hideaki, R. (January 10, 2024). Taiwan’s export reliance on Chinese market falls to 21-year low. Nikkei Asia. https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade/Taiwan-s-export-reliance-on-Chinese-market-falls-to-21-year-low

• Maggiorelli, L. (2019). Taiwan‘s development aid to Latin America and the Caribbean and the one China policy. Revista Razón Crítica. https://www.redalyc.org/journal/6458/645869490007/html/

Week 3 (Cooperation, Central America, FEW nexus):

• Cooperation agreements and strategies in Central America 

• Food, energy, and water security cooperation between Taiwan and LAC countries

References:

• Jennifer Chang, I. (2020a, August 26). Guatemala’s role in Taiwan’s diplomatic strategy in central America. Global Taiwan Institute. https://globaltaiwan.org/2020/08/guatemalas-role-in-taiwans-diplomatic-strategy-in-central-america/

• Bertram, R. (2023, September 19). Why China is increasing its presence in the Latin American energy sector. Energytransition.org. https://energytransition.org/2023/09/why-china-is-increasing-its-presence-in-the-latin-american-energy-sector/

• Yi-Chieh, C. (2023, November 13). The recent global Food supply situation and Taiwan’s Food security policy. FFTC Agricultural Policy Platform (FFTC-AP). https://ap.fftc.org.tw/article/3466

• Andoko, E. (2020, September 10). Review of Taiwan’s Food security strategy. FFTC Agricultural Policy Platform (FFTC-AP). https://ap.fftc.org.tw/article/2570

• Ferreira, G. F., & Jamie, Critelli. (2023). Taiwan’s food resiliency—or not—in a conflict with China. Parameters: Journal of the US Army War College, 53(2). https://doi.org/10.55540/0031-1723.3222

• Huynh, S. T. (2020, September 12). Exporting Taiwanese influence abroad during COVID-19. East Asia Forum. https://eastasiaforum.org/2020/09/12/exporting-taiwanese-influence-abroad-during-covid-19/

Week 4 (Critical minerals, semiconductors, and other advanced technologies):

• Examination of semiconductors and critical minerals trade between Taiwan and Latin America

• Analysis of supply chain cooperation and technological exchanges

References:

• Hsueh, C. (2023, December 23). How Taiwan-ASEAN semiconductor cooperation can bolster Taipei’s national security. The Diplomat. https://thediplomat.com/2023/12/how-taiwan-asean-semiconductor-cooperation-can-bolster-taipeis-national-security/

• Florida International University-Digital Communications. (2024, February 23). Latin America, Caribbean should look to Taiwan for the key to their AI tech future. Fiu.edu. https://gordoninstitute.fiu.edu/news-events/the-policy-spotlight/2023/latin-america-caribbean-should-look-to-taiwan-for-the-key-to-their-ai-tech-future-opinion.html

• Ellis, R. Evan. (2024). China-Latin America space cooperation: An overview. (2024, February 16). US Army War College - Strategic Studies Institute. https://ssi.armywarcollege.edu/SSI-Media/Recent-Publications/Display/Article/3680615/china-latin-america-space-cooperation-an-overview/

• 台北時報. (2022, September 6). Taiwan’s hope in Latin America. 台北時報. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2022/09/06/2003784816

• Lee, A. (2021, April 6). The future of Taiwan in U.s.-China technology competition. DigiChina. https://digichina.stanford.edu/work/the-future-of-taiwan-in-u-s-china-technology-competition-2/

• Jennings, R. (2022, October 6). Brazil eyes Taiwan’s semiconductor capital to grow advanced chip industry in Latin America’s biggest economy. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3195061/brazil-eyes-taiwans-semiconductor-capital-grow-advanced-chip

• Blair, A. (2023, September 13). Critical Mineral Geopolitics: Latin America’s untapped potential. Mining Technology. https://www.mining-technology.com/features/critical-mineral-geopolitics-latin-americas-untapped-potential/?cf-view

• Green, M. (August 1, 2023), The hot pursuit of semiconductors and critical minerals. Wilson Center. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/hot-pursuit-semiconductors-and-critical-minerals

• China brief 088. (2022, November 15). Canada West Foundation | Public Policy Research, Convening and Education Focused on Trade and Investment, Natural Resources and Human Capital; Canada West Foundation. https://cwf.ca/research/publications/china-brief-088/

• Shigeru, S. (2024, January 20). Japan eyes Latin America for mega-FTA to secure minerals, food security. Nikkei Asia. https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-eyes-Latin-America-for-mega-FTA-to-secure-minerals-food-security

• Bersi, E., Peigné, M., Maggiore, M. (06 November 2023). Mission critical: Europe eyes new suppliers in geopolitical race for metals. Investigate Europe. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.investigate-europe.eu/posts/europe-suppliers-geopolitical-race-critical-raw-materials

Week 1 (Taiwan Straits):

• Exploration of security challenges in the Taiwan Straits

• Analysis of Taiwan's defense and security cooperation with Latin American countries

References:

• Xiaojun, K. Z. (2022, September 6). What is the impact of the China - Taiwan conflict on shipping? Risk Intelligence. https://www.riskintelligence.eu/analyst-briefings/east-asia-impact-of-china-and-taiwan-conflict

• Varley, K. (August 2, 2022). Taiwan Tensions Raise Risks in One of Busiest Shipping Lanes. Bloomberg.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-02/taiwan-tensions-raise-risks-in-one-of-busiest-shipping-lanes

• Lennane, A. (2022, August 4). Shipping lines seem unfazed by Chinese “war games” in Taiwan Strait. The Loadstar. https://theloadstar.com/shipping-lines-unfazed-by-chinese-war-games-in-taiwan-strait/

• Ellis, R. Evan. (2021). China’s Diplomatic and Political Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean. Testimony before the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (Uscc.gov). Retrieved February 24, 2024, from https://www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/2021-05/Evan_Ellis_Testimony.pdf

Week 2 (the South China Sea):

• Exploration of security challenges in the South China Sea

• Analysis of Taiwan's defense and security cooperation with Latin American countries

References:

• Hashmi, S. (2021). Taiwan's Security in the Emerging Indo-Pacific Order. Defense.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://media.defense.gov/2021/Mar/31/2002611829/-1/-1/1/3%20-%20HASHMI%20FOR%20PDF.PDF

• ISPI.  (January 6, 2024). The South China Sea is warming up. https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/the-south-china-sea-is-warming-up-159106

Week 3 (Key Economic and Security Issues)

• Energy Security and Critical Minerals

• Semiconductors, EVs, and Batteries

References:

• Filho, F. (2021). Energy Policies and Politics Compared: Taiwan and Latin America. In Taiwan’s Relations with Latin America, In Li, H., & Hsiang, A. C. (Eds.) (2021). Taiwan’s Relations with Latin America: A Strategic Rivalry between the United States, China, and Taiwan. Lexington Books1

• .Filho, F. (2020). Taiwan’s energy security challenges. https://booksandideas.net/Taiwan-s-Energy-Security-Challenges

• McCubbing, G., Ludlow, M., & Fowler, E. (2023, June 20). Australia’s critical mineral push will make world safer: Taiwan. Australian Financial Review. https://www.afr.com/world/asia/australia-s-critical-mineral-push-will-make-world-safer-taiwan-20230620-p5dhwt

• Jennings, R. (2022a, August 12). Taiwan wants to reduce reliance on mainland China for rare earth minerals. It won’t be easy. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3188705/taiwan-wants-reduce-reliance-mainland-china-rare-earth-minerals-it-wont-be

• Uriburu, J. (2021). Taiwanese-Argentine Cooperation in Clean Energy: Exploring Opportunity Amid the US-China Rivalry. In Li, H., & Hsiang, A. C. (Eds.) (2021). Taiwan’s Relations with Latin America: A Strategic Rivalry between the United States, China, and Taiwan. Lexington Books1

• Lin, I. (2022, March 24). EV battery report: Taiwan’s rising role in the global supply chain. DIGITIMES Inc. https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20220324VL201/ev-battery-taiwan.html

• Reuters. (January 23, 2024). Taiwan EV battery maker ProLogium eyes mass production in France in 2027. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/taiwan-ev-battery-maker-prologium-eyes-mass-production-france-2027-2024-01-23/

• Andrade, M. (2023, November 6). With mines, ports, and factories, China is set to dominate Latin America’s electric vehicle industry. The China Project. https://thechinaproject.com/2023/11/06/with-mines-ports-and-factories-china-is-set-to-dominate-latin-americas-electric-vehicle-industry/

Week 1 (Tensions with mainland China and the US role)

• Evaluation of the future trajectory of Taiwan-Latin America relations in the context of US-China tensions

• Identification of emerging opportunities and challenges

• Giusto, P., Heduvan, J., and Hioe, B. (2023). Taiwan’s future in Latin America. The Diplomat. https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/taiwans-future-in-latin-america/

• Ding, D., Vittorio, F., Lariau, A., & Zhou, Y. (2021). Chinese Investment in Latin America: Sectoral Complementarity and the Impact of China’s Rebalancing. https://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/WP/2021/English/wpiea2021160-print-pdf.ashx

• Piazza, K., Lasco, M., Kelly, J., Regin, H., and Vera, J. (2023). China–Latin America alignment and democratic backsliding: Gaining traction for a Chinese-L. (n.d.). Air University (AU). Retrieved February 24, 2024, from https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/JIPA/Display/Article/3540688/chinalatin-america-alignment-and-democratic-backsliding-gaining-traction-for-a/

• Peters, E. D. (2019). China’s recent engagement in Latin America and the Caribbean: Current conditions and challenges. https://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/china/china-engagement-latin-america-and-caribbean.pdf

• Myers, M. (2023). Why Latin America should care about China-Taiwan relations. (n.d.). The Dialogue. Retrieved February 25, 2024, from https://www.thedialogue.org/analysis/why-latin-america-should-care-about-china-taiwan-relations/

Week 2:

Analysis of the impact of major global trends on Taiwan and Latin America's relationship

Discussion of potential areas for further collaboration and partnership

Week 3:

Review of the key takeaways from the course

Final assessment and discussion of research projects or papers related to Taiwan-Latin America relations