Former Executive Director, Branden Center

Benjamin Ian Chen

Benjamin Chen, an economics and business studies student at New York University formerly worked as the Vice President of Policy at YIP. He served as a research fellow in Taiwan’s National Policy Foundation and Taiwan’s legislature and founded an international news organization in 2021 that was acquired by YIP in 2024.

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Geopolitics Shot by Shot: Reflections on the Emerging Chinese and American "Vaccine Diplomacy"

Branden Center

Benjamin Ian Chen

China's "vaccine diplomacy" in 2020, aimed at restoring its global image, faces mixed reception amid geopolitical concerns, while the U.S. enters the global vaccine distribution arena to counter Beijing's influence, despite potential setbacks from a delayed start.

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Assessing the Future of US-Philippines Relations

Branden Center

Benjamin Ian Chen

The US-Philippines military alliance faces uncertainties due to debates over the VFA amid China's influence, while Brazil grapples with economic repercussions from President Bolsonaro's intervention in state-owned Petrobras, highlighting political-business tensions.

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Taiwan's 2024 Presidential Election: It’s Time to Shift the Focus from Foreign to Domestic Policy Issues

Branden Center

Benjamin Ian Chen

The 2024 Taiwanese presidential election is a critical juncture, focusing on maintaining the status quo in cross-Strait relations while shifting voter attention towards significant domestic issues.

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