Strait Forward Episode 5 - The DPP's Agenda for Taiwan
Check out Episode 5 of Strait Forward!
I'm Ylli Bajraktari, CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project. In today’s episode of Strait Forward, hosts Channing Lee and Libby Lange are joined by Iris Shaw, the Director of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) mission in the United States.
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In this episode of "Strait Forward," hosts Channing Lee and Libby Lange delve into the history, evolution, and current standing of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the island's ruling party. They trace the DPP's origins from its founding in 1986 during Taiwan's authoritarian period, highlighting its grassroots beginnings and its early advocacy for democratic reforms. The hosts discuss key milestones in the DPP's journey, including its transition from an opposition movement to a governing force and the lessons learned along the way.
The episode features an insightful conversation with Iris Shaw, the Director of the DPP's mission in the United States. Shaw provides a firsthand perspective on the DPP's mission in Washington D.C., its goals of building relationships, aligning interests, and countering misinformation. She also reflects on the DPP's evolution in policy and its current priorities under President Lai Ching-te, emphasizing continuity with the Tsai Ing-wen administration while also highlighting new areas of focus, such as whole-of-society resilience and future-oriented industries. The discussion concludes with a personal recommendation from Iris Shaw to help listeners better understand Taiwan.
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