Taiwan 1988; Taiwan Today (Asia In Review)
Taiwan is a modern democracy and important economic power. Changes in Taiwan life between the late 1980s and today. Emphasis will be put on political, social, and economic changes with special attention focused on generational changes and Taiwan’s quest to be recognized as a nation by the nations of the world. The host for this […]
Taiwan Defense Budget, the UN, and Taiwan Presbyterians (Asia In Review)
Asia in Review In this episode of Asia in Review, we’ll try to get a better understanding of Taiwan defense issues, Taiwan’s relationship to the United Nations, and the political power of the Taiwan Presbyterian Church. The host for this episode is Bill Sharp. The guest for this episode is Michael Tsai. ThinkTech Hawaii streams […]
Building the US Navy of Tomorrow (Asia in Review)
Sea power is the key to out competing China In this episode of Asia in Review, Bill is joined by Captain James Fanell to discuss how to build the US Navy up to 351 ships. The host for this episode is Bill Sharp. The guest for this episode is James Fadell. Sea power is the […]
Can Taiwan Depend on an All Volunteer Military Force? (Asia In Review) (Asia In Review)
Does Taiwan Need Universal Conscription for Men and Women Alike? In this weeks episode of Asia in Review, Bill and his guest will discuss Taiwan’s volunteer military force. The host for this episode is Bill Sharp. The guest for this episode is Scott Ellinger. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to […]
The Great Rethink Down Under: Australia’s Relationship with China (Asia In Review)
Is there undue People’s Republic of China influence in Australia? In this episode of Asia in Review, Bill is joined by Dr. Mohan Malik for a thorough discussion of Australia’s ongoing rethink about its Relationship with China The host for this episode is Bill Sharp. The guest for this episode is Mohan Malik. ThinkTech Hawaii […]
Religious Political Strategy: The Vatican, Zhongnanhai, and the President’s Office (Asia In Review)
What does the Pope really hope to achieve? This week on Asia in Review, Bill Sharp is joined by Dr. Fabrizio Bozzato via Zoom for a vigorous discussion about the rapprochement between the Holy See and Zhongnanhai and the impact on Taiwan. The host for this episode is Bill Sharp. The guest for this episode […]
Asia in Review – The Chinese Invasion Threat “David vs. Goliath?
The Chinese threat to invade Taiwan and how Taiwan seeks to counter it. Some additional commentary about the Taiwan reserve system. The host for this episode is Bill Sharp. The guest is Ian Easton. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier […]
What is US Indo-Pacific Strategy? (Asia In Review)
Defining U.S. goals in the region This week on Asia in Review, we’ll focus on the strengths and weaknesses of the Quad or current US policy in Asia in an attempt to further define US goals in the region and attainment of such. The host for this episode is Bill Sharp. The guest for this […]
Taiwan’s Relations with Latin America (Asia In Review)
Taiwan’s breaking relations with El Salvador On this weeks episode of Asia in Review, our focus will be on Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s recent visit to Belize and Paraguay plus Taiwan’s breaking relations with El Salvador The host for this episode is Bill Sharp. The guest for this episode is Gerrit Van Der Wees. ThinkTech […]
The US-Philippine Alliance (Asia In Review)
How strong is the Alliance? In this episode of Asia in Review, Bill Sharp and Carl Baker will discuss the the US-Philippine alliance. The host for this episode is Bill Sharp. The guest for this episode is Carl Baker. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]
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Moscow continues to make military gains in the Kharkiv region as Ukraine struggles with resources. [...]
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Leonid Volkov says his fight against Vladimir Putin will never end. [...]
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Germany's Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank had been expected to provide guarantees for the construction of a gas-processing plant that was to be operated by Gazprom. [...]
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Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in "9 to 5" and the nasty TV director in "Tootsie," has died. [...]
Higher education officials in Ohio are reviewing race-based scholarships after last year's Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. [...]
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Canadian police used DNA testing to link Gary Allen Srery, who died in 2011, to the killing of two girls and two women in the 1970s. They say there may [...]
Andriy Yermak, a former lawyer and film producer who runs Volodymyr Zelensky’s wartime presidential office, is arguably the most powerful chief of staff in Ukraine’s history. [...]
Parents had no idea their children were being given the sleep aid at a home day care in New Hampshire, police said. [...]
Parents had no idea their children were being given the sleep aid at a home day care in New Hampshire, police said. [...]
League champion Bayer Leverkusen has become the first team to complete a Bundesliga season unbeaten [...]
