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Estimating Taiwanese Military Power
By Ian Easton
How well would Taiwan be able to defend itself against a Chinese attack?
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Bolstering Taiwan's Last Line of Defense
June 15, 2017
Bolstering Taiwan's Last Line of Defense
There is a lot that Washington can do to boost Taipei's security in the face of the threat posed by Beijing.
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Bolstering Taiwan's Last Line of Defense
Taiwan's Cold War Fortresses
February 22, 2017
Taiwan's Cold War Fortresses
Fortifications on Matsu Island were meant to defend against a communist invasion.
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Taiwan's Cold War Fortresses
Taiwan's Military Conscription Dilemma
August 30, 2016
Taiwan's Military Conscription Dilemma
Taiwan’s temporary extension of conscription shows that the new administration is also struggling with the issue.
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Taiwan's Military Conscription Dilemma
Evaluating Taiwan’s National Power
January 06, 2016
Evaluating Taiwan’s National Power
Despite a persistent security threat from China, the island’s greatest problem is domestic political wrangling.
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Evaluating Taiwan’s National Power
Saving Taiwan's Marine Corps
November 26, 2015
Saving Taiwan's Marine Corps
Taiwan’s amphibious capabilities are becoming dangerously weak.
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Saving Taiwan's Marine Corps
Taiwan Practices Repelling PLA Invasion as China Conducts Firing Drills in Taiwan Strait
September 10, 2015
Taiwan Practices Repelling PLA Invasion as China Conducts Firing Drills in Taiwan Strait
While Taiwan holds its major annual military exercise, China's PLA will conduct live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait.
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Taiwan Practices Repelling PLA Invasion as China Conducts Firing Drills in Taiwan Strait
Could Taiwan Participate in RIMPAC?
May 19, 2015
Could Taiwan Participate in RIMPAC?
A House amendment to a defense spending bill could force the Pentagon to invite Taiwan to the RIMPAC exercises.
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Could Taiwan Participate in RIMPAC?
Taiwan Plans Military Display to Mark WW2 Anniversary
March 10, 2015
Taiwan Plans Military Display to Mark WW2 Anniversary
The KMT is eager to make sure its contributions to World War II are not overlooked.
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Taiwan Plans Military Display to Mark WW2 Anniversary
Taiwan to Simulate Chinese Aircraft Carrier Assault
April 25, 2014
Taiwan to Simulate Chinese Aircraft Carrier Assault
Taiwan's annual computer-aided war games will simulate a PLA assault led by its carrier, the Liaoning.
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Taiwan to Simulate Chinese Aircraft Carrier Assault
Is Taiwan’s Military Becoming Too Small to Fight?
March 19, 2014
Is Taiwan’s Military Becoming Too Small to Fight?
With conscription ending and budgets limited, Taiwan may have to make do with a smaller defense force.
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Is Taiwan’s Military Becoming Too Small to Fight?
Turbulence Ahead for Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program?
February 06, 2014
Turbulence Ahead for Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program?
The US Air Force's budget decisions have thrown a wrench in Taiwan's air force modernization program.
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Turbulence Ahead for Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program?
Taiwan Unveils ‘Wan Chien’ Air-To-Ground Cruise Missile
January 17, 2014
Taiwan Unveils ‘Wan Chien’ Air-To-Ground Cruise Missile
Taiwan's new air-to-ground cruise missile could play a major role in any military confrontation with China.
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Taiwan Unveils ‘Wan Chien’ Air-To-Ground Cruise Missile
Why The US Should Sell Advanced Fighters to Taiwan
January 10, 2014
Why The US Should Sell Advanced Fighters to Taiwan
In an increasingly tense region, a strong Taiwan has important implications for US policy.
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Why The US Should Sell Advanced Fighters to Taiwan
Taiwan’s “All-Volunteer” Military: Vision or Nightmare?
July 09, 2013
Taiwan’s “All-Volunteer” Military: Vision or Nightmare?
Taiwan is trying to shift to an all-volunteer force. Problems lie ahead.
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Taiwan’s “All-Volunteer” Military: Vision or Nightmare?
Taiwan’s Regional Security Profile Grows
March 07, 2013
Taiwan’s Regional Security Profile Grows
Taiwan is silently carving out a role as a possible component with the region’s growing security architecture.
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Taiwan’s Regional Security Profile Grows
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Interview
Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
May 14, 2019
Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
How China thinks about and acts in the maritime gray zone, and what that means for the region’s future.  
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