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 president’s move to protect strategic manufacturing sectors from low-cost competition aims to increase jobs, but consumers might not like the costs. [...]
Citing rapid advances by China and Russia, the United States is building an extensive capacity to fight battles in space. [...]
The votes came weeks after students at a pro-Palestinian encampment were attacked for hours by a large group of counterprotesters without police intervention. [...]
The union representing academic workers in the University of California system said other campuses might strike, too, if officials failed to address their complaints over the handling of pro-Palestinian protests. [...]
They confronted the institute’s director, the former senator Heidi Heitkamp. At the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrators also tried to occupy a building. [...]
The three had been killed in Hamas's attack on Israel on 7 October and their bodies taken to Gaza. [...]
Another spectacular light show could come within two weeks as Sun storms reach 11-year high. [...]
The clip seems to show an attack described in Casandra Ventura's lawsuit against the rapper last year. [...]
The singer promised Hit Me Hard And Soft would be her most environmentally conscious album yet. [...]
Declassified documents clear army regiment after bombing of the Sir Galahad in the Falklands War. [...]
The attack on foreign nationals took place in Bamyan province of Afghanistan. Some foreigners visit the site with the remnants of massive Buddhist statues mostly destroyed by the Taliban in [...]
The US State Department warned Americans living overseas there was an increased potential for "foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons and events" during Pride month in June. [...]
Workers at two Mercedes-Benz plants in the US state of Alabama voted against joining the United Auto Workers. [...]
A man convicted of trying to kidnap then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband late in 2022 has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Paul Pelosi was [...]
Much of the German state of Saarland is struggling with flash flooding caused by heavy rains. So far, no one has been injured. [...]
Before kicking off a three-day visit to Madrid, Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei stirred controversy, accusing the socialist government of bringing "poverty and death" to Spain. [...]
The three were identified as Shani Louk, Amit Buskila and Yitzhak Gelernter. Israel's military said they had been killed by Hamas militants when they attacked a music festival on Oct. [...]
President Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing. [...]
A new lawsuit alleges widespread sexual abuse of juveniles took place over decades at Illinois youth detention facilities. Similar lawsuits have been filed this year in other states. [...]
Ckunsa, an indigenous language in Chile, was declared dead 70 years ago. But groups in northern Chile are successfully reviving the language and teaching it to a new generation. [...]
Lars Nootbaar and Masyn Winn hit two-run homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Boston 10-6 to drop the Red Sox below [...]
Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern [...]
States have for decades been using foster children’s federal Social Security benefits to help cover the costs of state services [...]
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