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Taiwan military
Taiwan Debates Military Preparedness Measures as Chinese Threats Escalate
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan is considering an increase in reservist call-ups as the U.S. mulls abandoning its longtime policy of “strategic ambiguity.”
Taiwan’s Top Military Officer, Other Senior Officers Die in Helicopter Crash
By Associated Press
Eight military officers overall died in the air force copter crash on Thursday. Five others survived.
Taiwan’s All-Volunteer Force Transition Still a Challenge
By Vanessa Molter
Faced with high military personnel cost and unfavorable demographics, Taiwan will have to make uncomfortable policy choices.
Estimating Taiwanese Military Power
By Ian Easton
How well would Taiwan be able to defend itself against a Chinese attack?
Bolstering Taiwan's Last Line of Defense
By Ian Easton and Dee Wu
There is a lot that Washington can do to boost Taipei's security in the face of the threat posed by Beijing.
Taiwan's Cold War Fortresses
By Guy Plopsky
Fortifications on Matsu Island were meant to defend against a communist invasion.
Taiwan's Military Conscription Dilemma
By Shang-su Wu
Taiwan’s temporary extension of conscription shows that the new administration is also struggling with the issue.
Evaluating Taiwan’s National Power
By David Gitter and Robert Sutter
Despite a persistent security threat from China, the island’s greatest problem is domestic political wrangling.
Saving Taiwan's Marine Corps
By Grant Newsham and Kerry Gershaneck
Taiwan’s amphibious capabilities are becoming dangerously weak.
Taiwan Practices Repelling PLA Invasion as China Conducts Firing Drills in Taiwan Strait
By Shannon Tiezzi
While Taiwan holds its major annual military exercise, China's PLA will conduct live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait.
Could Taiwan Participate in RIMPAC?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A House amendment to a defense spending bill could force the Pentagon to invite Taiwan to the RIMPAC exercises.
Taiwan Plans Military Display to Mark WW2 Anniversary
By Shannon Tiezzi
The KMT is eager to make sure its contributions to World War II are not overlooked.