Lev Nachman
@lnachman32.bsky.social
Political scientist. Assistant Professor at National Taiwan University. My new book "Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation" is available for preorder here: https://shorturl.at/BlEJE
https://www.lnachman.com
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Lev Nachman
@lnachman32.bsky.social
· Dec 3
Big news!
My book "Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation" is officially available for pre-order through University of Washington Press!
Here's a brief summary of the book, contested politics, and why Taiwan matters for political science:
My book "Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation" is officially available for pre-order through University of Washington Press!
Here's a brief summary of the book, contested politics, and why Taiwan matters for political science:
I'm going on tour in Tokyo!
Starting next week I'll be doing a series of book talks for my new book "Contested Taiwan" at three universities in Tokyo! All are open to the public! 会場でお会いできるのを楽しみにしています !
Starting next week I'll be doing a series of book talks for my new book "Contested Taiwan" at three universities in Tokyo! All are open to the public! 会場でお会いできるのを楽しみにしています !
January 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
I'm going on tour in Tokyo!
Starting next week I'll be doing a series of book talks for my new book "Contested Taiwan" at three universities in Tokyo! All are open to the public! 会場でお会いできるのを楽しみにしています !
Starting next week I'll be doing a series of book talks for my new book "Contested Taiwan" at three universities in Tokyo! All are open to the public! 会場でお会いできるのを楽しみにしています !
I’m quoted with @williamyang120.bsky.social in @reuters.com discussing reactions to Venezuela from Taiwan.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
US strike on Venezuela to embolden China's territorial claims, Taiwan attack unlikely, analysts say
The U.S. attack on Venezuela will embolden China to strengthen its territorial claims over areas such as Taiwan and parts of the South China Sea but will not hasten any potential invasion of Taiwan, a...
www.reuters.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:12 AM
I’m quoted with @williamyang120.bsky.social in @reuters.com discussing reactions to Venezuela from Taiwan.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
I understand the knee-jerk reaction to say that China doesn’t care about international precedent, but that is categorically untrue.
See: PRC’s new narrative building over the Cairo Declaration, misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758, etc. Xi has not been doing it just for fun.
See: PRC’s new narrative building over the Cairo Declaration, misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758, etc. Xi has not been doing it just for fun.
I am horrified that the United States continues to set precedent for China to take unilateral action against Taiwan.
It isn’t 疑美論, it is 怕美論.
It isn’t 疑美論, it is 怕美論.
January 4, 2026 at 1:46 AM
I understand the knee-jerk reaction to say that China doesn’t care about international precedent, but that is categorically untrue.
See: PRC’s new narrative building over the Cairo Declaration, misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758, etc. Xi has not been doing it just for fun.
See: PRC’s new narrative building over the Cairo Declaration, misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758, etc. Xi has not been doing it just for fun.
Remember when the PRC’s misuse of U.N resolution 2758 was one of the scariest ways a major power was setting international precedent to unilaterally take action against Taiwan?
Simpler times.
Simpler times.
January 3, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Remember when the PRC’s misuse of U.N resolution 2758 was one of the scariest ways a major power was setting international precedent to unilaterally take action against Taiwan?
Simpler times.
Simpler times.
I am horrified that the United States continues to set precedent for China to take unilateral action against Taiwan.
It isn’t 疑美論, it is 怕美論.
It isn’t 疑美論, it is 怕美論.
January 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
I am horrified that the United States continues to set precedent for China to take unilateral action against Taiwan.
It isn’t 疑美論, it is 怕美論.
It isn’t 疑美論, it is 怕美論.
Reposted by Lev Nachman
Bon fil sur la manière dont les Taïwanais(es) réagissent de manière différentes à différentes menaces venues de la Chine.
Today Taiwan faces record-setting military drills from the PRC. But, people in Taiwan will remain largely cool and unphased. Most won't even notice the threats. Why?
In my new book, I write extensively about why some types of PRC threats mobilize civil society and others do not:
In my new book, I write extensively about why some types of PRC threats mobilize civil society and others do not:
December 30, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Bon fil sur la manière dont les Taïwanais(es) réagissent de manière différentes à différentes menaces venues de la Chine.
Reposted by Lev Nachman
Highly recommend Lev’s book (and this 🧵.)
Today Taiwan faces record-setting military drills from the PRC. But, people in Taiwan will remain largely cool and unphased. Most won't even notice the threats. Why?
In my new book, I write extensively about why some types of PRC threats mobilize civil society and others do not:
In my new book, I write extensively about why some types of PRC threats mobilize civil society and others do not:
December 30, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Highly recommend Lev’s book (and this 🧵.)
Reposted by Lev Nachman
Fantastic thread. Worth a read.
Today Taiwan faces record-setting military drills from the PRC. But, people in Taiwan will remain largely cool and unphased. Most won't even notice the threats. Why?
In my new book, I write extensively about why some types of PRC threats mobilize civil society and others do not:
In my new book, I write extensively about why some types of PRC threats mobilize civil society and others do not:
December 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Fantastic thread. Worth a read.
新年快樂🫶
The “I’m not 101” sign next to 101 is making my New Year’s Eve:
December 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
新年快樂🫶
The “I’m not 101” sign next to 101 is making my New Year’s Eve:
December 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The “I’m not 101” sign next to 101 is making my New Year’s Eve:
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I always tell students if you ask a good question the article will write itself
December 30, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I always tell students if you ask a good question the article will write itself
Today Taiwan faces record-setting military drills from the PRC. But, people in Taiwan will remain largely cool and unphased. Most won't even notice the threats. Why?
In my new book, I write extensively about why some types of PRC threats mobilize civil society and others do not:
In my new book, I write extensively about why some types of PRC threats mobilize civil society and others do not:
December 30, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Today Taiwan faces record-setting military drills from the PRC. But, people in Taiwan will remain largely cool and unphased. Most won't even notice the threats. Why?
In my new book, I write extensively about why some types of PRC threats mobilize civil society and others do not:
In my new book, I write extensively about why some types of PRC threats mobilize civil society and others do not:
So much for winter break starting today thanks Xi 😒
December 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
So much for winter break starting today thanks Xi 😒
Holy shit that was a massive earthquake in Taipei 希望大家沒事!!
December 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Holy shit that was a massive earthquake in Taipei 希望大家沒事!!
Taiwan had a years worth of news in one day today.
I hope everyone is okay 🫶
I hope everyone is okay 🫶
December 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Taiwan had a years worth of news in one day today.
I hope everyone is okay 🫶
I hope everyone is okay 🫶
Taiwan had a years worth of news in one day today.
I hope everyone is okay 🫶
I hope everyone is okay 🫶
December 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Taiwan had a years worth of news in one day today.
I hope everyone is okay 🫶
I hope everyone is okay 🫶
Tomorrow!
This Saturday! Join us for a book talk with political scientist Lev Nachman on his new book, “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party
Formation”!
Formation”!
December 19, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Tomorrow!
台北的朋友！
這禮拜六無聊的話
來聽我講
太陽花學運的八卦
👀
這禮拜六無聊的話
來聽我講
太陽花學運的八卦
👀
This Saturday! Join us for a book talk with political scientist Lev Nachman on his new book, “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party
Formation”!
Formation”!
December 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
台北的朋友！
這禮拜六無聊的話
來聽我講
太陽花學運的八卦
👀
這禮拜六無聊的話
來聽我講
太陽花學運的八卦
👀
Honored that Wei-Ting Yen, Hannah June Kim and I’s survey research on Taiwan‘s declining view of America during Trump 2.0 was featured in Washington Post!
Thank you kindly Katrina Northrop!
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Thank you kindly Katrina Northrop!
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Distrust of Trump, fear of China propel new political force in Taiwan
The Kuomintang party’s new leader, Cheng Li-wun, is pushing much closer ties with China, reflecting growing fears Washington would not help in a war over Taiwan.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Honored that Wei-Ting Yen, Hannah June Kim and I’s survey research on Taiwan‘s declining view of America during Trump 2.0 was featured in Washington Post!
Thank you kindly Katrina Northrop!
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Thank you kindly Katrina Northrop!
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Reposted by Lev Nachman
New event!
📆20th Dec
🕚7pm Taiwan Time
@newbloommag.net host @lnachman32.bsky.social for book talk “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation” in Taipei.
Details:
www.facebook.com/events/13872...
📆20th Dec
🕚7pm Taiwan Time
@newbloommag.net host @lnachman32.bsky.social for book talk “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation” in Taipei.
Details:
www.facebook.com/events/13872...
December 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
New event!
📆20th Dec
🕚7pm Taiwan Time
@newbloommag.net host @lnachman32.bsky.social for book talk “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation” in Taipei.
Details:
www.facebook.com/events/13872...
📆20th Dec
🕚7pm Taiwan Time
@newbloommag.net host @lnachman32.bsky.social for book talk “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation” in Taipei.
Details:
www.facebook.com/events/13872...
Come be my colleague!
The Graduate Institute of National Development (國發所) at National Taiwan University is seeking applicants for a new tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position!
www.nd.ntu.edu.tw/News_Content...
The Graduate Institute of National Development (國發所) at National Taiwan University is seeking applicants for a new tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position!
www.nd.ntu.edu.tw/News_Content...
【Job Opening】National Taiwan University Graduate Institute of National Development’s “China and East Asia Studies” subdivision invites applications for a full-time faculty position beginning August, ...
國立臺灣大學社會科學院國家發展研究所原名為「三民主義研究所」，成立於西元1974年，為因應時代變遷，自西元2000年起正式更名為「國家發展研究所」（Graduate Institute of National Development）。目前設有碩士班、博士班及碩士在職專班。
www.nd.ntu.edu.tw
December 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Come be my colleague!
The Graduate Institute of National Development (國發所) at National Taiwan University is seeking applicants for a new tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position!
www.nd.ntu.edu.tw/News_Content...
The Graduate Institute of National Development (國發所) at National Taiwan University is seeking applicants for a new tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position!
www.nd.ntu.edu.tw/News_Content...
Josh Freedman, Wei-Ting Yen, David Sacks of CFR and I will have a debate on how useful sticking to the "status quo" is for US-China-Taiwan relations next Monday (8am ET; 9pm Taipei time).
It is going to be spicy! Tune in!
www.fpri.org/event/2025/t...
It is going to be spicy! Tune in!
www.fpri.org/event/2025/t...
The State of the Status Quo: Prospects for Stability in the Taiwan Strait - FPRI Events
For decades, the United States has urged both the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan to maintain the "status quo" in the Taiwan Strait. In practice,
www.fpri.org
December 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Josh Freedman, Wei-Ting Yen, David Sacks of CFR and I will have a debate on how useful sticking to the "status quo" is for US-China-Taiwan relations next Monday (8am ET; 9pm Taipei time).
It is going to be spicy! Tune in!
www.fpri.org/event/2025/t...
It is going to be spicy! Tune in!
www.fpri.org/event/2025/t...
Reposted by Lev Nachman
Join us Saturday, December 20th for a book talk with political scientist @lnachman32.bsky.social on his new book, “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation”!
www.facebook.com/events/13872...
www.facebook.com/events/13872...
December 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Join us Saturday, December 20th for a book talk with political scientist @lnachman32.bsky.social on his new book, “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation”!
www.facebook.com/events/13872...
www.facebook.com/events/13872...
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Excited for this book talk with @lnachman32.bsky.social!
Join us Saturday, December 20th for a book talk with political scientist @lnachman32.bsky.social on his new book, “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation”!
www.facebook.com/events/13872...
www.facebook.com/events/13872...
December 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Excited for this book talk with @lnachman32.bsky.social!
Reposted by Lev Nachman
I’ll be giving a book talk at @newbloommag.net next Saturday December 20th! 不見不散！
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Book Talk - “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation” with Lev Nachman
Event in Taipei, Taiwan by New Bloom on Saturday, December 20 2025
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December 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I’ll be giving a book talk at @newbloommag.net next Saturday December 20th! 不見不散！
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