Angelica Oung

2026-02-28 • u.s. armed forces geopolitics middle east donald trump iran

The post critiques U.S. military strategies against Iran, questioning their rationale and potential outcomes while highlighting the complexities of geopolitical dynamics in the region.

2025-12-30 • military geopolitics china taiwan nancy pelosi

Pelosi's 2022 visit to Taiwan has led to increased Chinese military drills, creating a precarious security environment for Taiwan and complicating its military response options.

2025-11-09 • history memorials and commemoration taiwan terror cheng li-wen

Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen attended the annual memorial for victims of Taiwan's White Terror, acknowledging the complexities of their political beliefs, which were often misrepresented. The post critiques how narratives around these ...

2026-02-13 • taiwan trust political opposition lawfare prosecutorial decisions

The post examines Taiwan's prosecutorial strategies against opposition figures, focusing on Gao Chin's case and the broader implications for public trust in the legal system.

2026-03-01 • u.s. armed forces geopolitics middle east missile technology and defense iran

The post explores the geopolitical ramifications of the U.S.-Iran conflict, emphasizing missile defense failures and the potential for increased regional unrest among Shia populations after the Ayatollah's death.

2026-01-04 • u.s. armed forces geopolitics china donald trump venezuela chavismo

The extraction of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces raises questions about military compliance, geopolitical strategy, and the implications for U.S.-Latin America relations.

2025-11-29 • strategy international relations geopolitics war nuclear threats

The author reflects on a podcast with Australian strategist Huge White, who discusses the historical and strategic underpinnings of geopolitics, particularly the causes of war. White argues that the rise of new powers often leads ...

2025-09-25 • taiwan disaster preparedness floods tropical cyclones democratic accountability

The blog post discusses the tragic flooding in Guang Fu township, Taiwan, caused by Typhoon Ragasa, which resulted in over 17 deaths. It highlights the failure to evacuate residents despite prior warnings about the danger of a bar...

2025-12-20 • politics taiwan democracy social issues knife crime

A recent knife attack in Taipei reveals societal nihilism and raises concerns about political polarization and the erosion of democracy in Taiwan.

2025-12-16 • civilization media influence drama geopolitics political and cultural narratives

The post examines how Turkish historical dramas reflect civilizational identity and the shift from American cultural dominance to a multipolar narrative landscape.

2025-09-23 • economics competition china market dynamics involution

The post discusses the concept of 'involution' in the context of Chinese markets, where extreme competition leads to self-destructive pricing strategies among businesses. It highlights how this phenomenon results in a race to the ...

2026-03-03 • commentary foreign policy regime change military strategy iran

America's reliance on airstrikes in the Middle East is unlikely to lead to successful regime change, as history shows such strategies often fail.

2025-12-05 • social media censorship taiwan xiaohongshu dpp

The post discusses Taiwan's recent ban on the social media app Xiaohongshu (RedNote), citing fraud concerns, which many view as a political maneuver by the ruling DPP to control information and limit exposure to Chinese content. T...

2025-10-02 • politics taiwan youth kiss my teeth elections

The post discusses the current state of the Kuomintang (KMT) party in Taiwan, highlighting its unexpected resurgence despite a lack of inspiring leadership. It critiques the KMT's failure to unite with the Taiwan People's Party (T...

2025-09-17 • history politics cultural criticism sun yat-sen chinese communist revolution

The post reflects on Dr. Sun Yat-sen's complex legacy as the 'father of the Republic of China' and his ability to unite diverse factions for the Chinese Nationalist cause. The author shares insights from visiting Sun's mausoleum i...

2025-12-12 • cultural identity economics china network state balaji srinivasan

A visit to Balaji Srinivasan's Network School reveals insights on Chinese identity, economic dynamics in Southeast Asia, and contrasting future perspectives on the U.S. and China.

2026-02-18 • innovation economics robotics china societal issues

The post examines the unexpected rise of advanced humanoid robots in China and reflects on the implications for the country's economic innovation and development model.

2026-01-30 • censorship freedom of speech tiktok geopolitics narrative

Censorship is rising in the U.S. and globally, mirroring China's practices, as the West grapples with losing its narrative authority and free speech rights.

2026-01-14 • media geopolitics protests iran khamenei

The viral image of a woman lighting a cigarette with Khamenei's photo highlights the complex realities of Iran's protests, driven by economic hardship rather than solely ideological defiance.

2025-10-03 • geopolitics china taiwan diplomacy reunion

The post discusses the metaphor of a barrier lake to illustrate Taiwan's precarious geopolitical situation, particularly in relation to the threat of a Chinese invasion. It reflects on Taiwan's historical status quo, the shifting ...

2025-11-07 • asia-pacific china donald trump trade war ai

The blog post discusses a recent tweet by Donald Trump regarding his brief meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the eve of the APEC Summit. It highlights the key topics of their discussion, including soybean farmers, rare-...

2025-09-04 • travel china taiwan shanghai academy of blossoms cultural exchange

The author, Angelica Oung, shares her experiences traveling to Shanghai, China, after overcoming her fears and misconceptions about visiting the mainland. She discusses her initial concerns about payment apps like Alipay, which ul...

2025-10-30 • politics podcast youtube content creation taiwan typology

The author, Angelica Oung, shares her humorous journey of starting a podcast/YouTube channel for Taipology after a scheduling mishap with another podcast. She discusses her initial success with the first episode, which focused on ...

2025-11-05 • social media reflection subscription

Angelica Oung introduces a new weekly post for paid subscribers called 'Angelica’s Notebook,' which will feature her favorite tweets, articles, and podcast episodes, along with her personal insights. The post aims to provide addit...