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Taiwan Should Follow the Philippines’ Model for Revealing China’s Gray Zone Tactics

Taiwan Should Follow the Philippines’ Model for Revealing China’s Gray Zone Tactics

By Thomas J. Shattuck, Benjamin Lewis, and Kenneth Allen
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense should amplify its disclosures of PLA activity to reap the most benefits from its transparency initiative.

What Do Taiwanese Think About Expanding Conscription?

What Do Taiwanese Think About Expanding Conscription?

By Timothy S. Rich and Serena White
A new survey finds broad support for the lengthened conscription period, even past the current one year mark.
What Drives the Taiwanese Fighting in Ukraine?

What Drives the Taiwanese Fighting in Ukraine?

By James Baron
Many Taiwanese feel a sense of kinship with Ukraine as it battles an invading neighbor. But only a few have made the heavy choice to travel to Ukraine and take up arms.

Building a US Special Forces ‘Stealth Network’ on Taiwan 

Building a US Special Forces ‘Stealth Network’ on Taiwan 

By A. B. Abrams
The U.S. is making preparations for Ukraine-style military operations on Taiwan.

China Says Military Drills Are a ‘Serious Warning’; Taiwan Denounces ‘Overreaction’

China Says Military Drills Are a ‘Serious Warning’; Taiwan Denounces ‘Overreaction’

By Associated Press
China launched military drills encircling Taiwan after President Tsai Ing-wen met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a stopover visit to California.

The Politics Behind Taiwan’s Military Draft Extension

The Politics Behind Taiwan’s Military Draft Extension

By Brian Hioe
While extending the conscription period is a politically risky move, few other parties are ready to openly criticize the decision.

Taiwan Extends Compulsory Military Service to 1 Year

Taiwan Extends Compulsory Military Service to 1 Year

By Huizhong Wu
Taiwan's current 4-month military conscription requirement, put in place in 2017, was widely panned by the public as being too short.
What Role Could Civilians Play in Taiwan’s Defense?

What Role Could Civilians Play in Taiwan’s Defense?

By Jacob Parakilas
Is there a place for civic defense in a world of high-tech strategic competition?

What Do People in Taiwan Think About Their Military?

What Do People in Taiwan Think About Their Military?

By Austin Horng-En Wang, Charles K. S. Wu, Fan-Yu Chen, and Yao-Yuan Yeh
As the perceived threat from China rises, people in Taiwan are reevaluating long-held negative views of their military.

Taiwan Will Fight ‘to the Very Last Day’ If China Attacks

Taiwan Will Fight ‘to the Very Last Day’ If China Attacks

By Associated Press
Amid growing worries that China is preparing for military action, Taiwan’s foreign minister affirms Taiwanese “are willing to defend ourselves.”

Is China Preparing to Set Up an ADIZ in the South China Sea With Taiwan in Mind?

Is China Preparing to Set Up an ADIZ in the South China Sea With Taiwan in Mind?

By Lu Li-shih
Types of aircraft intruding in Taiwan’s Southwest Air Defense Identification Zone reveal PLA intent.
With New Offensive Weapons Package, Trump Administration Goes All-in for Taiwan

With New Offensive Weapons Package, Trump Administration Goes All-in for Taiwan

By Bonnie Girard
The sale of new missile systems stretches the concept of “defensive” weaponry to its limit.

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