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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
September 04, 2013
Taiwan’s Power Grab in the South China Sea
Taiwan is building a wharf on Taiping Island in the disputed Spratly Archipelago to increase its naval presence.
August 23, 2013
No Missiles Required: How China is Buying Taiwan’s "Re-Unification"
Taiwan’s investment liberalization is giving Beijing greater economic leverage on the island.
August 16, 2013
Taiwan Unveils Road-Mobile “Carrier Killer” Launcher
A new road-mobile launcher for the HF-3 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile will increase its survivability.
August 07, 2013
China’s Second Artillery Has a New Missile
With 1,600 missiles aimed at Taiwan, the M20 will complicate Taipei’s missile defense efforts.
August 02, 2013
Forget the PLA, Taiwan’s Military Threatens Itself
The death of a conscript has further complicated Taipei’s path to an all-volunteer force.
July 26, 2013
Japan Alarmed By China's Air and Naval Surveillance
On Wednesday, China’s Coast Guard patrolled disputed islands while Y-8 surveillance aircraft passed over strait.
July 19, 2013
Russia Delays India’s 5th-Gen. Fighter Program
Production delays and cost hikes will likely delay the delivery of India’s first fifth-generation aircraft beyond 2022.
July 12, 2013
It’s Military Drill Season in the East China Sea
With diplomacy stalled, nations are turning to military exercises to signal to adversaries.
July 09, 2013
Taiwan’s “All-Volunteer” Military: Vision or Nightmare?
Taiwan is trying to shift to an all-volunteer force. Problems lie ahead.
July 02, 2013
China, Russia to Hold Largest-Ever Naval Drills
The drill will reportedly consist of 19 surface ships,1 submarine and 3 fixed-wing aircraft.
June 28, 2013
So What If Taiwan Funds AEI?
A recent article reports that the Taiwanese government is funding a US think tank. Who isn’t?
June 18, 2013
Philippines Seeks Air Defense Systems From Israel
At odds with China and fearful of US abandonment, Manila is reportedly beefing up its air defense.