Taiwan holds a unique status in international relations. But just what exactly is it? Is it a country? Is it a de facto state? Is it a government in exile? Is it a separatist province of China? Or is it something else entirely? In this video, I explore the thorny issue of Taiwan's legal and political status and try to explain what it is, what it isn't, and what it could yet become. Hello and welcome! My name is James Ker-Lindsay. Here I take an informed look at International Relations with a focus on territorial conflicts, secession, independence movements and new countries. If you like what you see, please do subscribe. If you want more, including exclusive content and benefits, consider becoming a channel member. Many thanks! SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE http://www.youtube.com/c/JamesKerLindsay?sub_confirmation=1 JOIN THE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/c/JamesKerLindsay/join There are few issues in international politics as misunderstood as Taiwan. While many assume that it is a case of secession, it is in fact rather more complicated than this. Although it has elements of a separatist dispute, and many in the Republic of China (as Taiwan officially styles itself) want to pursue independence, in formal terms it is something far more interesting and unique in international affairs. But what exactly is its legal status? And what is its political status? To explain the exact nature of the Taiwan issue (or Taiwan dispute), I explore how China's past led to the creation of this most unusual of disputes on the world stage. RELATED VIDEOS Why do countries hate losing land? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5-8Vtogy3M&t;=1s How does a country join the UN? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIkZpPaWzQQ What is a country? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTX6gws9Nj8 ======================================= FURTHER READING & USEFUL SOURCES Secession and State Creation: What Everyone Needs to Know https://amzn.to/2MPY3W2 [PRE-ORDER] Ashgate Research Companion to Secession https://amzn.to/2FabXyh The Creation of States in International Law https://amzn.to/2Fc5ouO Satow's Diplomatic Practice https://amzn.to/2sF1Kak Recognition in International Relations https://amzn.to/2SJJmaY ======================================= MY BOOKS Secession and State Creation: What Everyone Needs to Know https://amzn.to/2MPY3W2 [PRE-ORDER] The Cyprus Problem: What Everyone Needs to Know https://amzn.to/2FaaBU2 Kosovo: The Path to Contested Statehood in the Balkans https://amzn.to/35jiBN2 The Foreign Policy of Counter-Secession https://amzn.to/2Qinm5t My other books https://amzn.to/2MlP13u ======================================= MY PROFILES & SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Twitter http://www.twitter.com/JamesKerLindsay LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ker-lindsay-b31b9930/ Academia.edu https://lse.academia.edu/JamesKerLindsay Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James_Ker-Lindsay ======================================= EQUIPMENT& TOOL USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO Camera: Canon M50 https://amzn.to/35Hqc9y Microphone: Boya BY-M1 https://amzn.to/2VNO7Q4 Key Light: StudioPRO 1050W Softbox https://amzn.to/2okZAKW Fill Light: Viltrox L116T https://amzn.to/2Mia86y Teleprompter: Parrot 2 https://amzn.to/2VLcRsm Tripod: Manfrotto Compact Action https://amzn.to/2VOFZza Channel Analytics: TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/JKL ======================================= KEYWORDS #Taiwan #China #InternationalRelations #InternationalPolitics #CurrentAffairs #Secession #Statehood #Independence #InternationalLaw #InternationalHistory DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above are affiliate links. These pay a small commission if you make a purchase. This helps to support the channel and will be at no additional cost to you.

• published: 14 Feb 2020
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