An Analysis of the Diplomatic Opportunities and Challenges of Vaccine Donations

Charles Chong-han Wu

《Taiwan Strategists》 11期 (2021/09) Pp. 39-55

摘要

As U.S. President Joe Biden attempts to bring democratic states into regional alliance networks, the effort raises the question of whether democratic regimes are more likely to form close alliances to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. By listing the unknown propositions related to regime types and health governance, the author attempts to explain why the U.S., Japan, and central and eastern European countries have shown great determination to donate vaccines to Taiwan during the vaccine shortage. Taiwan may consider taking this chance to play the role of responsible stakeholder by actively participating in the security community along with other democratic member states, and reciprocally contributing to efforts in public health, transmissible diseases, and high-quality medical services to the international society. It will add strength to Taiwan's foreign policy decision-making with more diversified elements and characteristics.

關鍵字

COVID-19 ； Vaccine Diplomacy ； Hub-And-Spoke ； Democracy ； Alliances