Emily Carter
International Editor
Emily Carter is the International Editor of The Taiwan Times, focusing on geopolitics and international security while coordinating the daily planning of world coverage and major breaking events.
She specialises in making tangled international conflicts intelligible — who the key actors are, how interests intersect, and what is likely to happen next — and always adds an analytical angle on what an event means for Taiwan.
From the war in Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, she believes strong international reporting does more than relay facts; it gives readers a framework for judging them. She would rather run a story a little slower than leave its causes and context unexplained.
Areas of expertise
- Geopolitics
- Security
- Diplomacy
Latest by Emily Carter
UAE Suspends All Flights to Iran Indefinitely Amid U.S. Sanctions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that all flights between the UAE and Iran will be suspended indefinitely, effective immediately. The decision,
Russian Airstrikes on Ukrainian Civilian Facilities Kill Eight as Drone Tactics Surge
Russia launched a massive airstrike against Ukraine on Tuesday, deploying a large number of missiles and drones that resulted in the tragic deaths of at le
Former Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya to Visit China to Break Ice
Japanese politics has recently showcased once again its tradition of breaking through bilateral impasses via "lawmaker diplomacy." According to reports by
KMT's Cheng Li-wun urges Lai Ching-te to open cross-strait dialogue to reduce war risk
On the 25th of this month, Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun publicly called on incumbent President Lai Ching-te to actively seek opportunities for
Eight Sailors Attempted Suicide on USS Abraham Lincoln During Iran–Iraq War Deployment
Acting United States Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced on Tuesday that eight sailors aboard the Nimitz‑class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN‑72)
Moroccans Vote in Nationwide Legislative Elections to Shape New Parliament
Voters across Morocco headed to the polls on Wednesday to elect all 395 members of the House of Representatives, the lower house of the country's parliamen
Veteran-youth duo Cheng and Yeh edge North Korea to reach Asian Games last 16
The Taiwan table tennis national team has delivered inspiring news at the ongoing Nagoya Asian Games. Taiwan's women's doubles pair, featuring the experien
Category 5 Hurricane Polo Forms East of Mexico, NHC Issues Central Pacific Warning
A powerful tropical cyclone in the northeast Pacific has intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced on Monday.
Eleven Killed and Three Injured in South African Mass Shooting
A mass shooting at a residential gathering in the township of KwaMakhutha, south of Durban in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, has left eleven people
New Taipei mayoral poll shows tight race as rising contenders influence national elections
The Taipei mayoral race has once again become a focal point in Taiwan's political arena, with the Xinmin Cross-Strait Research Association officially relea
Taiwan Table Tennis Team Secures Fourth Consecutive Asian Games Gold Medal
Since its establishment in 1951, the Asian Games has been an important stage for East and Southeast Asian nations to showcase their athletic prowess and na
Insurers Launch Health Token Platforms to Promote Public Wellness and Rewards
The Ministry of Health and Welfare's "Health Coin" incentive program is scheduled to officially launch in October this year. This policy aims to encourage
Trump vows swift mediation in Ukraine war and ramped-up sanctions at UN
Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly today, reiterating that the United States is currently in nego
Vice President Rallies New Taipei Cadres to Kick Off DPP Campaign
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited New Taipei City today to cheer on Su Chiao-hui, the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate for New Taipei City
EU Ambassadors Agree to Remove Russian Billionaires Fridman and Usmanov from Sanctions List
European Union member state ambassadors have agreed in principle to remove Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov from the bloc's sanctio
Seven Extremists Killed in Clashes with Security Forces in Southern Philippines
A series of armed engagements erupted this week in Tugunan, located within the Special Geographic Area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindan
Taiwan's TPP Caucus Unveils Priority Bills Focused on Tax Reform and Livelihood Issues
As the new legislative session of the Legislative Yuan is about to begin, political parties have successively laid out their priority bills for the session
Eswatini Deputy Prime Minister Visits Taiwan to Sign Economic and Medical Agreements
Eswatini Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla led an official delegation to arrive in Taiwan once again this Tuesday, marking her third visit since 2022.
Iran Closes Prominent French Language Institute Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
Iranian authorities have shuttered a prominent French language institution in Tehran following a judicial order, marking a fresh escalation in diplomatic f
Taiwan President Lai Inspects School Earthquake Drill, Praising Calm and Preparedness
President Lai Ching-te visited the Kaohsiung Special Education School this morning to inspect the campus earthquake evacuation drill held for "National Dis
Taichung mayoral race heats up as candidates mobilize supporters and strengthen grassroots networks.
As the voting day for the Taichung mayoral election gradually approaches, the deployment and campaign mobilization efforts of the pan-Blue and pan-Green ca
Ukraine launches 1,600‑drone raid on Moscow Oblast, refinery fire kills two
Ukrainian forces unleashed a coordinated swarm of more than 1,600 long‑range drones on Moscow Oblast in the early hours of Thursday, striking several sites
Marat Kambolov officially wins presidential election in breakaway South Ossetia
Marat Kambolov has been officially declared the winner of the presidential election in the partially recognized Caucasus republic of South Ossetia, solidif
Malaysian Transport Minister Resigns to Protest Najib's Royal Pardon
Malaysian politics has once again been stirred by massive turmoil. Following the sentencing and imprisonment of former Prime Minister Najib Razak for his i