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Taiwan military
February 22, 2017
Taiwan's Cold War Fortresses
By Guy Plopsky
Fortifications on Matsu Island were meant to defend against a communist invasion.
August 30, 2016
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.
January 06, 2016
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.
November 26, 2015
Saving Taiwan's Marine Corps
By Grant Newsham and Kerry Gershaneck
Taiwan’s amphibious capabilities are becoming dangerously weak.
September 10, 2015
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.
May 19, 2015
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.
March 10, 2015
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.
April 25, 2014
Taiwan to Simulate Chinese Aircraft Carrier Assault
By Zachary Keck
Taiwan's annual computer-aided war games will simulate a PLA assault led by its carrier, the Liaoning.
March 19, 2014
Is Taiwan’s Military Becoming Too Small to Fight?
By J. Michael Cole
With conscription ending and budgets limited, Taiwan may have to make do with a smaller defense force.
February 06, 2014
Turbulence Ahead for Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program?
By J. Michael Cole
The US Air Force's budget decisions have thrown a wrench in Taiwan's air force modernization program.
January 17, 2014
Taiwan Unveils ‘Wan Chien’ Air-To-Ground Cruise Missile
By J. Michael Cole
Taiwan's new air-to-ground cruise missile could play a major role in any military confrontation with China.
January 10, 2014
Why The US Should Sell Advanced Fighters to Taiwan
By Kent Wang
In an increasingly tense region, a strong Taiwan has important implications for US policy.