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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The Chinese leader has carefully chosen three countries — France, Serbia and Hungary — that to varying degrees embrace Beijing’s push for a new global order. [...]
The global price of gold has reached its highest levels as Chinese investors and consumers, wary of real estate and stocks, buy the metal at a record pace. [...]
The university has been in turmoil following the decision not to allow its valedictorian, who is Muslim, to speak at graduation. [...]
The Chicago police said that 68 people had been arrested and charged with trespassing. [...]
Tories lost nearly 500 councillors, 10 councils and the West Midlands mayoralty in the elections. [...]
Israeli media say 10 people were injured as Hamas fired rockets at the Kerem Shalom crossing. [...]
Israel accuses Al Jazeera of bias, but the Qatar-based network says Israel wants "to cover up its crimes". [...]
Bernard Hill enjoyed a career spanning decades in film and television. [...]
Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history. [...]
Internationally mediated talks on establishing a cease-fire in Gaza have resumed in Egypt. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera has gone off air in Israel after Netanyahu's government ordered the network to close. [...]
Eight candidates are running to take over the presidency, with the frontrunner only recently given the legal go-ahead. [...]
The Qatari TV network is no longer available in Israel after the Cabinet voted to suspend it. Israel has had a tense relationship with the broadcaster, accusing it of bias [...]
A global trend of increasing antisemitism has skyrocketed since Hamas' deadly October 7 attack, a new report has said. The Tel Aviv University report says many Jews across the world [...]
Speaking with DW, Ukrainian civilians share their experiences of fleeing Russian-occupied territories via the only open border crossing between the two countries. [...]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that his government has voted unanimously to shut down the local offices of Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera. [...]
Sotheby's June 26 auction of Thomas Taylor's watercolor illustration for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is estimated to sell for $400,000-$600,000. [...]
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians in an Easter address to be united in prayer and called God an "ally" in the war with Russia. [...]
Three bodies recovered in an area of Mexico's Baja California state are likely to be those of two Australians and an American who went missing last weekend during a camping [...]
While most buildings in Israel are required to have bomb shelters, a zoning catch-22 has left Bedouin villagers unprotected. [...]
Schools continue to grapple with balancing students’ free speech rights and maintaining an amicable atmosphere ahead of graduation ceremonies. [...]
Paul Reubens, who died Sunday, rose to fame with Pee-wee Herman, a delightfully deranged twist on Peter Pan, presaging our obsession with nostalgia and childhood fun. [...]
"Sound of Freedom," a low-budget film about child sex trafficking, almost topped the box office. But its star Jim Caviezel has linked it to the QAnon movement. [...]
'The Banshees of Inisherin' and Germany’s 'All Quiet on the Western Front' closely followed. [...]
The zone from Oklahoma to southern Nebraska is particularly at risk. [...]
