Episode 3: Iran War, Middle Power Diplomacy, and Upcoming Summits (feat. Andrea Yang)

In this episode of PacTalk, IIPS Chairman Randall Schriver and IIPS Board Member Derek Mitchell offer their takes on navigating the Iran war and global energy crisis, the Canadian Prime Minister and German Chancellor’s recent trips to Asia and the expansion of middle power diplomacy, and the agenda for President Trump’s upcoming summits with Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and General Secretary Xi Jinping. With guest Andrea Yang from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO), they speak on Taiwan’s strategic responses to global energy and security challenges, the regional implications of tensions involving Iran, and ongoing debates over Taiwan’s defense budget and military modernization.  

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