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What Do Taiwanese Think About Expanding Conscription?

Timothy S. Rich and Serena White — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:02:00 +0900

A new survey finds broad support for the lengthened conscription period, even past the current one year mark.

What Drives the Taiwanese Fighting in Ukraine?

James Baron — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:19:00 +0900

Many Taiwanese feel a sense of kinship with Ukraine as it battles an invading neighbor. But only a few have made the heavy choice to travel to Ukraine and take up arms.

Building a US Special Forces ‘Stealth Network’ on Taiwan

A. B. Abrams — Wed, 03 May 2023 22:47:00 +0900

The U.S. is making preparations for Ukraine-style military operations on Taiwan.

China Says Military Drills Are a ‘Serious Warning’; Taiwan Denounces ‘Overreaction’

Associated Press — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:37:00 +0900

China launched military drills encircling Taiwan after President Tsai Ing-wen met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a stopover visit to California.

The Politics Behind Taiwan’s Military Draft Extension

Brian Hioe — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:16:00 +0900

While extending the conscription period is a politically risky move, few other parties are ready to openly criticize the decision.

Taiwan Extends Compulsory Military Service to 1 Year

Huizhong Wu — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:41:00 +0900

Taiwan's current 4-month military conscription requirement, put in place in 2017, was widely panned by the public as being too short.

What Role Could Civilians Play in Taiwan’s Defense?

Jacob Parakilas — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 01:06:00 +0900

Is there a place for civic defense in a world of high-tech strategic competition?

What Do People in Taiwan Think About Their Military?

Austin Horng-En Wang, Charles K. S. Wu, Fan-Yu Chen, and Yao-Yuan Yeh — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 21:50:00 +0900

As the perceived threat from China rises, people in Taiwan are reevaluating long-held negative views of their military.

Taiwan Will Fight ‘to the Very Last Day’ If China Attacks

Associated Press — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:18:00 +0900

Amid growing worries that China is preparing for military action, Taiwan’s foreign minister affirms Taiwanese “are willing to defend ourselves.”

Is China Preparing to Set Up an ADIZ in the South China Sea With Taiwan in Mind?

Lu Li-shih — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:29:00 +0900

Types of aircraft intruding in Taiwan’s Southwest Air Defense Identification Zone reveal PLA intent.

With New Offensive Weapons Package, Trump Administration Goes All-in for Taiwan

Bonnie Girard — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 22:10:00 +0900

The sale of new missile systems stretches the concept of “defensive” weaponry to its limit.

Taiwan Debates Military Preparedness Measures as Chinese Threats Escalate

Nick Aspinwall — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 05:20:00 +0900

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

Associated Press — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 02:51:00 +0900

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

Vanessa Molter — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:01:00 +0900

Faced with high military personnel cost and unfavorable demographics, Taiwan will have to make uncomfortable policy choices.

Estimating Taiwanese Military Power

Ian Easton — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 08:59:00 +0900

How well would Taiwan be able to defend itself against a Chinese attack?

Bolstering Taiwan's Last Line of Defense

Ian Easton and Dee Wu — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 19:07:00 +0900

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

Guy Plopsky — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:39:00 +0900

Fortifications on Matsu Island were meant to defend against a communist invasion.

Taiwan's Military Conscription Dilemma

Shang-su Wu — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:45:00 +0900

Taiwan’s temporary extension of conscription shows that the new administration is also struggling with the issue.

Evaluating Taiwan’s National Power

David Gitter and Robert Sutter — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 23:57:00 +0900

Despite a persistent security threat from China, the island’s greatest problem is domestic political wrangling.

Saving Taiwan's Marine Corps

Grant Newsham and Kerry Gershaneck — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 20:45:00 +0900

Taiwan’s amphibious capabilities are becoming dangerously weak.

Taiwan Practices Repelling PLA Invasion as China Conducts Firing Drills in Taiwan Strait

Shannon Tiezzi — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 22:28:00 +0900

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?

Shannon Tiezzi — Tue, 19 May 2015 03:05:00 +0900

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

Shannon Tiezzi — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 05:52:00 +0900

The KMT is eager to make sure its contributions to World War II are not overlooked.

Taiwan to Simulate Chinese Aircraft Carrier Assault

Zachary Keck — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 06:34:00 +0900

Taiwan's annual computer-aided war games will simulate a PLA assault led by its carrier, the Liaoning.

Is Taiwan’s Military Becoming Too Small to Fight?

J. Michael Cole — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:55:00 +0900

With conscription ending and budgets limited, Taiwan may have to make do with a smaller defense force.

Turbulence Ahead for Taiwan’s F-16 Upgrade Program?

J. Michael Cole — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 04:29:00 +0900

The US Air Force's budget decisions have thrown a wrench in Taiwan's air force modernization program.

Taiwan Unveils ‘Wan Chien’ Air-To-Ground Cruise Missile

J. Michael Cole — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 04:07:00 +0900

Taiwan's new air-to-ground cruise missile could play a major role in any military confrontation with China.

Why The US Should Sell Advanced Fighters to Taiwan

Kent Wang — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 14:02:00 +0900

In an increasingly tense region, a strong Taiwan has important implications for US policy.

Taiwan’s “All-Volunteer” Military: Vision or Nightmare?

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:42:29 +0900

Taiwan is trying to shift to an all-volunteer force. Problems lie ahead.

Taiwan’s Regional Security Profile Grows

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:04:31 +0900

Taiwan is silently carving out a role as a possible component with the region’s growing security architecture.