How white working-class Americans may decide the election again, diplomatic opportunities for Taiwan, and analysis before tonight’s debate.
| The most important vice-presidential debate in American history A vice president is just a heartbeat away from the presidency—a fact that is sharply felt by a country with a president who is currently ill with a deadly and debilitating virus. John Hudak writes that Americans will be watching the VP debate tonight with renewed awareness that either Mike Pence or Kamala Harris could easily become president. Read more |
| For Taiwan, diplomatic green shoots are emerging in Europe “One of Taiwan’s greatest opportunities to strengthen its standing may be in Europe.” Ryan Hass explains how Taiwan can deepen its relationships with European countries, including acting as a source of support and education on COVID-19 and demonstrating seriousness of purpose in tackling transnational challenges. Read more |
| Will voters in the Midwest’s struggling communities decide the election again? Just as they did in 2016, working-class white Americans in struggling manufacturing communities may play a decisive role in the presidential election. John Austin looks at voting data from counties in Michigan that have experienced long-term economic declines and discusses whether the COVID-19 recession will shift allegiances away from President Trump. Read more |
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