Reflexiones sobre la política exterior de Taiwán: entre espacios reales e imaginados
This article analyses the relationship between the geographical context as a physical space and the historical narrative as an imagined space in the formation of Taiwanese national identity. Based on the theoretical proposal of constructivism, that emphasises the importance of identity in shaping th...
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| Language: | Spanish |
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2023
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| Online Access: | https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=8761595 |
| Source: | OASIS: Observatorio de Análisis de los Sistemas Internacionales, ISSN 1657-7558, Nº. 37, 2023 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Enero-Junio), pags. 71-91 |
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This article analyses the relationship between the geographical context as a physical space and the historical narrative as an imagined space in the formation of Taiwanese national identity. Based on the theoretical proposal of constructivism, that emphasises the importance of identity in shaping the interests of the States, the article suggests that the geographical and historical conditions have enabled Taiwan to develop a different national identity from that of the Chinese. For this, the assumption is that the geographical context generates material conditions and social interactions, turning the territory into an “imagined” space. This immaterial space is, above all, the result of historical narratives. Thus, the elements that configure the Taiwanese identity affect the foreign policy of this State, particularly in the search for international recognition. The conclusion highlights how the case of Taiwan evidences the manner in which identity influences foreign policy. |
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