Advanced Course

Taiwan: Geopolitics, Trajectory, and Perspectives of an Asian Tiger

April 16 - June 18, 2026 | Virtual | 48 hours

About the Course

A Deep Dive into Taiwan's Role in the Contemporary World

Korean and East Asian Studies are back with a bang. We are pleased to invite you to participate in this Advanced Course, an initiative of the Center for Asia-Latin America Studies (CEAL) and Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Ecuador.

The program develops a comprehensive analysis of Taiwan's historical, political, and economic evolution, its role in the contemporary geopolitical scenario, and its growing relevance for Latin America, with the participation of expert academics from Mexico, Argentina, and Ecuador.

Live virtual sessions

Expert faculty

Study materials included

Official certificate

Target Audience

Who Should Attend?

Students

Undergraduate and graduate students interested in Asian studies

Professionals

Business professionals seeking opportunities in Asia-Pacific markets

Diplomats

Public servants and diplomats working in international relations

General Public

Anyone interested in Taiwan's economy, culture, and geopolitics

Academic Content

Course Modules

Module 1

Historical, Economic, and Geopolitical Transformation

From Japanese colony to the Republic of China
Keys to the "Taiwanese miracle"
Technological development and foreign policy
The geopolitics of Taiwan in the 21st century

Module 2

From Worldview to Globalization: Culture, Innovation, and Business

Taipei 101: Architecture and geopolitics
Business opportunities for Latin America
Taiwan-China relations: Investment and shared interests

Expert Instructors

Faculty

Learn from leading academics and researchers specializing in Asian studies and international relations.

Richard Salazar, Ph.D.

Director, CEAL

Universidad de Granada (Spain)

Marisela Connelly, Ph.D.

Columbia University (New York)

Marcos Gava, Master

Chengchi University (Taiwan)

Julián Varsavsky

Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Investment

USD $105

Complete investment includes:

Full course registration
All study materials and resources
Access to recorded sessions
Official certificate upon completion

Important Dates

Registration Apr 15 2026

Start Apr 16 2026

End Jun 18 2026

Limited spots available. Secure yours today!

Questions?

Contact Us

For more information about the course, registration process, or any other inquiries, please contact our Programs Coordinator.

Cristina Soler

Programs Coordinator · CEAL csoler@centroasialatam.org

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