Richard J. Haddock

Prog/post/math rock enthusiast disguised as a U.S.-Asia policy junkie. Global education and public diplomacy practitioner, occasional hermit. Views are mine.

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

East Asian transnational migration to & from #LatinAmerica has spanned for centuries. My parents often spoke about the Chinese and Japanese communities they grew up with in #PuertoRico. I’m excited that our team @gwueanrc is highlighting this important history! Stellar panel!👇🏼

[GWU East Asia NRC @gwueanrc]

RSVP now for our event on Thursday at 1pm EDT! In celebration of #LatinxHeritageMonth our speakers will be discussing the #Diaspora of #eastasians in #latinamerica!

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

Could #China’s economic rise have happened without #Taiwan? Shelley Rigger’s latest book “The Tiger Leading the Dragon” is a refreshing look at TW’s economic history and how TW paved the way for PRC’s econ to develop quickly. Join us this Thursday for a book talk w/Shelley!!

[GW Sigur Center for Asian Studies @gwusigurcenter]

Don't miss out on our exciting book talk with Shelley Rigger, The Tiger Leading the Dragon: How Taiwan Propelled China's Economic Rise. Rigger will discuss her views on the cross-strait economic relationship on 9/30 at 11:30 EDT. RSVP closes in 24 hours! https://t.co/6LHIJ1Hffi

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

Really stoked for @LACHINET_‘s first public event tonight! Timely topic with a superb panel, check it out👇🏼

[LACHINET - Latinx China Network @LACHINET_]

We're only a few hours away from our panel with @V_Chonn, @rasheedguo, and @ceci_joy!

There's still time to sign up for an eye opening discussion on China-Latin America & Caribbean relations, moderated by @elbarrioschino.

Join us!

https://t.co/ErVdf9DbyQ

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

Come work with me! Our team @gwueanrc is looking for a Program Coordinator to work on our public events, MSI outreach, and Taiwan- & Korea-focused initiatives. Great opportunity for those interested in public outreach, int'l affairs education, and East Asian affairs. Info below👇🏼

[GWU East Asia NRC @gwueanrc]

We are hiring again!

Our team is looking for a Program Coordinator! The position will also have responsibilities administering program studies under the Taiwan Studies Initiative and the GW Institute for Korean Studies.

Apply here:
https://t.co/y2ZelFYNrd

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

I'm helping to organize an all-virtual GW Strait Talk Symposium! I participated in @straittalkbrown during grad school and it was a deeply transformative experience. Good opportunity for folks interested in China/TW/US ties and peace studies. Check out the link below for info! 👇

[GW Sigur Center for Asian Studies @gwusigurcenter]

Interested in China-Taiwan-US affairs? Apply now to GW’s virtual Strait Talk Symposium!

Symposium will run from August 7-18, session dates & times TBC to participants. Deadline to apply is July 18, 11:59pm EDT.

Find more info and the sign-up form at https://t.co/VPlizPdX9m

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

Great article on the state of Taiwan's digital democracy from @msmelissan! The framing of Taiwan & China as "digital states in parallel" w/digital democracy vs digital authoritarianism is an important one that will continue to shape governance & tech discourse worldwide.

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

@daphnekylee Wicked visuals, wicked tune!! Can I submit my music to be ~visualized~ ? haha

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

To have a truly representative diplomatic corps, to expose more people to the invaluable work of diplomacy, to prepare future leadership, we need to make these opportunities at home and abroad accessible, affordable, and supportive. Thx @msmelissan for highlighting this!

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

This is important. I did one overseas. Only afforded to go via scholarship and a generous homestay. No housing or travel aid. Lived an hour away from the office, couldn't afford to ride in the FSO shuttle so rode subway until an FSO fought for me. Still owed DoS $ by the end.

[Joaquin Castro @JoaquinCastrotx]

.@StateDept internships are unpaid.

You shouldn’t have to be wealthy to pursue a career in diplomacy.

I wrote a bill to pay our interns.

[Joaquin Castro @JoaquinCastrotx]

.@StateDept internships are unpaid.

You shouldn’t have to be wealthy to pursue a career in diplomacy.

I wrote a bill to pay our interns.

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

Important perspectives on US-Taiwan education outreach here, w/ quotes from @jamestwotree @DafyddFell pointing out ways that Taiwan can fill area studies gaps in the US. I think the US-TW Education Initiative is a chance for TW to develop key public diplomacy tools

[James Lin @jamestwotree.bsky.social @jamestwotree]

I was quoted in this article on Taiwan and higher education in the US following AIT Director Christensen’s comments about the void left by Confucius Institutes. Thanks @Nick1Aspinwall for reaching out and writing this important article.

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

Timely event on U.S.-China Tech Competition next Thursday (1/28) at 7:30pm from GW's @OAS_GWU and put together by the talented @fhwmaggie!! So great to see OAS still running strong 🥲

[OAS at GWU @OAS_GWU]

Meet the speakers for our first spring event!
Join us for a discussion about the prospects of the U.S.-China Tech Competition on Thursday, January 28.

RSVP: https://t.co/9cuW3YFqvf

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

@daphnekylee Revenge of the Sweets~ I’ve done introspective/identity formation baking (?) as a means of connecting with my heritage and use the process of baking as an analogy to sociocultural identity construction cuz I’m a lil insane. Is it tembleque or is it the post-colonial dream?? Yes

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

@daphnekylee “I see you have constructed a new lightsaber... your skills are complete.” *jealous breathing* when I was growing up I got one of those build-a-lightsaber kits, even came with kyber crystals that activated different sounds. Ahh the good ole days

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

Dexter Jettster and the Search for Rare and Antique Kamino Saberdarts. Or Dexter Jettster runs Galactic Kitchen Nightmares. Lot of potential here

[Mike Drucker @MikeDrucker]

I really love Star Wars, but it kinda feels like they're stretching to hit 10 shows

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

Excited to see this great lineup tomorrow! @lnachman32 low-key hoping you can also tie in @taiwansongaday somehow, obvi US-TW music ties should be a top priority

[Lev Nachman @lnachman32]

I'll be participating in @gwusigurcenter roundtable on US-Taiwan relations under Biden tomorrow (Wednesday December 9th) PM in Taiwan and AM in DC!

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

@kharisborloff I want to learn more too! @ironypoisoning Not sure if this helps, but @UWTaiwanStudies hosted a great talk this summer with Indigenous scholar Prof. Lenglengman Rovaniyaw of Nat'l Dong Hwa Univ/東華大學 about Indigenous Studies in Taiwan and her own work https://t.co/iEFQY9HSpj

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

Very excited to see this! I’m hoping it will spur the growth of TW Studies as a distinct field in US education. Long way to go but places like @UWTaiwanStudies @gwusigurcenter and many others are helping. I’ll be watching how the Initiative partners with schools to implement this

[Richard J. Haddock @rhaddock2112]

Great primer from @GerritWees about #Taiwan's history of fractured sovereignty. TW's gotten caught in the middle of changing rulers many times, & rarely if ever had space to be itself without needing to face some external power. @jamestwotree @catielila thought of your work too!