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J. Michael Cole

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

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 and associate researcher with the French Centre for Research on Contemporary China (CEFC). He was chief editor of www.thinking-taiwan.com, a site sponsored by a foundation created by current Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, from 2014-16, and deputy news editor at the Taipei Times from 2010-13. He is a former analyst at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) in Ottawa and has a Master’s Degree in War Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada. He is a regular columnist for The Diplomat, The National Interest, and a contributor for Jane’s Defence Weekly. His work has also appeared in several international outlets including the Wall Street Journal, the Globe and Mail, the Christian Science Monitor, the Age, the Brookings Institution, and CNN. His latest book, Convergence or Conflict in the Taiwan Strait, was published by Routledge in 2016.
You can follow him on Twitter: @jmichaelcole1.
Posts by J. Michael Cole
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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.

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