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J. Michael Cole
J. Michael Cole is editor in chief of Taiwan Sentinel as well as a Taipei-based Senior Fellow with the China Policy Institute/Taiwan Studies Programme at the University of Nottingham, UK
October 15, 2012
Coming To a Warzone Near You: Kamikaze Drones
A poor man’s cruise missile: silent, low-flying, low-signature “suicide” drones could soon see combat.
October 13, 2012
Opening Pandora's Box: If Israel Strikes Iran, What About Hezbollah?
Hezbollah, through direct strikes or terrorism, could complicate Israel’s decision to attack Iran and spark an even greater regional crisis.
October 08, 2012
More Missiles for Asia
Seoul recently announced an agreement with the U.S. that allows it to extend the range of its ballistic missiles. Is Taiwan next?
October 01, 2012
When Drones Decide to Kill on Their Own
“…the idea that drones could start making life-and-death decisions should be cause for concern.”
September 24, 2012
Would Taiwan Fight?
The belief that Taiwan would not actively resist a Mainland invasion is dangerous and misleading.
September 14, 2012
Avoiding the Unthinkable in the E. China Sea
With some in the Chinese media making veiled references for Japan to be ‘nuked’, tensions are mounting.
September 10, 2012
U.S. Seeks Foreign Arm Sales
With fiscal constraints at home, defense industry is recouping revenues abroad, while enhancing U.S. allies’ capabilities.
September 03, 2012
Taiwan Hedges its Bets on China
While relations between Taipei and Beijing have warmed considerably, a cautious approach seems prudent.
August 20, 2012
Russia, China, and America's Hypersonic Missile Race
Cruise missiles that can be maneuvered at speeds beyond Mach 5 are being tested.
August 13, 2012
China's Growing Long-Range Strike Capability
Reports indicate China is developing a long-range sea-based cruise missile. Could China have its own ‘Tomahawk’?
August 06, 2012
China Developing a 2nd Stealth Fighter?
The rumored J-21 “Snowy Owl” would be China’s second stealth aircraft project, along with the J-20.
July 30, 2012
China's Navy in the Mediterranean?
Regardless of PLAN’s current destination, its growing reach portends greater tensions.