The Role of Taiwanese Civil Society Organizations in Cross-Strait Relations

ISBN-13: 9781032179018 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 156 str.

S?rka Waisov?

Opis

The role of Taiwanese CSOs in re-shaping the conflict relationship between Mainland China and Taiwan is examined and used to demonstrate clearly the possible role of civil society organizations in building confidence and peace in conflict-prone relations.

Spis treści

Introduction. Chapter 1: The role of CSOs in conflict transformation and peacebuilding: theoretical views and basic concepts. Chapter 2: Cross-strait relations and CSOs: framework for action. Chapter 3: What roles are there for Taiwanese civil society organizations in cross-strait relations? Policy advice, human rights, support of democracy and political status of Taiwan. Chapter 4: What is the role of Taiwanese civil society organizations in cross-strait relations? Culture exchange, social welfare, development assistance and environmental protection. Conclusion

O autorze

Šárka Waisová was formerly Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations at the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, and researcher at the Institute of International Relations in Prague. Since 2005 she has held an Associated Professorship at the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic. She is now an International Chair at the National University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary. She is also an associate editor of Politics in Central Europe: the Journal of the Central European Political Science Association. She has received various research grants and fellowship such as the Fulbright Fellowship, the Canada–Europe Award, Jean Monnet Chair and the Taiwan Fellowship.