Taiwan’s New President and Nuclear Nonproliferation

Taiwan’s New President and Nuclear Nonproliferation

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Taiwan made history last month when it elected Tsai Ying-wen as its first female president. Now, observers wonder what direction the new regime will take the country. We’ll take a look at Taiwan’s new leadership with Shelley Rigger, professor of East Asian politics at Davidson College. We’ll also discuss the potential for radification of The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty with Ambassador Adam M. Scheinman, Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation.