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Taiwanese democracy holds an exemplary reputation, warts and all. : Kenny Mori, Taiwan Scenery Gallery/Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Taiwan is celebrated as a vibrant democracy in the shadow of a repressive China, but the complicated reality reveals an opportunity that is yet to be taken.

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Is Taiwan still a ‘beacon of democracy’ in the Chinese world?

Taiwan is celebrated as a vibrant democracy in the shadow of a repressive China, but the complicated reality reveals an opportunity that is yet to be taken.

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Taiwan was the first place in Asia to recognise same-sex marriage. : Taiwan Scenery Gallery/Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Taiwan is smaller and has less access to normal diplomatic avenues but does have one advantage over mainland China.

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Taiwan’s soft power hard for Beijing to match

Taiwan is smaller and has less access to normal diplomatic avenues but does have one advantage over mainland China.

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Countries around the world continue to grapple with returning members of ISIS and how to best reintegrate former members into society. : Voice Of America Public Domain must credit VOA

There needs to be a nuanced approach to reintegrating former ISIS women back into western society.

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Repatriating ISIS women: it’s not black and white

There needs to be a nuanced approach to reintegrating former ISIS women back into western society.

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There are many challenges to women working in peace operations. : UN Photo CCBY2.0

Barriers to the engagement of women in peace operations can sustain harmful workplace cultures, scuttle gender equality and even peace outcomes.

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This is what’s stopping women in peacebuilding

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Women are crucial to Myanmar’s peace in advocating for women’s protection and inter-ethnic cooperation in the country. : Pyae Sone Htun (Unsplash) Unsplash License

Myanmar’s formal peace efforts have traditionally involved only men. It’s time for that to change.

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Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar

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More women should be included in peace talks. : Emad Karim/UN Women (Flickr) CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

There should be more women at the negotiation table to achieve gender equality and inclusiveness in peace processes.

International Women's Day

Women are neglected in peace building. That needs to stop.

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Women communities in Thailand’s deep south remain hopeful more women will be involved in peace negotiations to help end the ongoing conflict. : Tarik Abdel-Monem (Flickr) CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Women's groups in Thailand's deep south provinces have never been included in peace talks, despite being affected by the conflict, directly and indirectly.

International Women's Day

Is there a chance for peace in Thailand’s deep south? Yes, if women are involved

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Many have worked to raise the political profile for Myanmar at a more local level, through protests or by mobilising diaspora networks for assistance. : Saw Wunna (Unsplash) Unsplash License

Refugee women are crucial to building peace in Myanmar. Yet their experience has rarely been valued.

International Women's Day

Why including refugees in peacebuilding matters

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A Russian Orlan drone shot down over Donetsk. Russia’s drone tactics were vastly improved with the arrival of Iranian drones. : State Border Guard Service of Ukraine CCBY4.0

Drones fighting drones in Ukraine heralds a new era of warfare.

Ukraine one year on

PlayStation warfare is here to stay

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