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Build Back Better World (B3W), Like-Minded Nations of the World Unite?
- Richard Chen and Jaime Ocon, Taiwan Center for Security Studies
"If it has intentions to become a more integrated part of this new agenda—specifically the G7’s focus on developing nations in Asia—Taipei would do well to show its support in contributing to these efforts as a first step."
Deputy Director, Taiwan Center for Security Studies
Capt. Yen is the Deputy Director at the Taiwan Center for Security Studies and was previously a visiting fellow at The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI).
In his 28-year service in the Republic of China Navy, he commanded a warship, ROCS Yue-Yang, and earned his master’s degree of security policy studies from George Washington University.
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Director Dr. Fu-Kuo Liu this past week spoke as Keynote Speaker during the inaugural session of the Taipei Dragons Rotary Club. Discussing current climate security challenges and key environmental concerns coming out of SIDS (Small Island and Developing States).
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