Syaru Shirley Lin

Syaru Shirley Lin is a Lecturer in the Department of Politics at the University of Virginia. Her teaching focuses on theories of International Political Economy, Taiwan-China relations, and the political economy of East Asia. Her research explores national identity and the political economies of Japan, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Her notable work includes the publication Taiwan’s China Dilemma (2016), which analyzes contested identities and cross-Strait economic policy. Her scholarly contributions bridge international relations and regional studies, emphasizing East Asian dynamics.