Ma Ying-jeou’s aborted military reform
Last month, the planned transition from a conscript-based system of National Service to a professional all-volunteer army was postponed in the aftermath of the outrage surrounding the death of soldier Hung […]
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Taiwan’s dispute with the Philippines (I): One international law, two interpretations
A short time ago, I praised Taiwan for reaching an agreement with Japan on fishing in the area around Diaoyutai/Senkaku islands. It was a rare occasion on which two sides reached consensus […]
Taiwan’s Defence Policy under Ma Ying-jeou
Since the 1990s each ROC President has played an important role in shaping Taiwan’s defence strategy, a process that reflects differences in their cross-Strait policies, the mind-set of other important […]
The best defense is a good offense: Taiwan’s counter-strike capability
Taiwan’s military is to a considerable extent of defensive nature. This is driven by the general assumption – reflected in major defense policy documents such as Quadrennial Defense Review and 2011 National […]
Taiwan 2012 Elections One Year On
Last year, on 14 January 2012, combined legislative and presidential elections took place in Taiwan. Incumbent candidate Ma Ying-jeou defeated opposition challenger Tsai Ing-wen and Kuomintang retained majority in Legislative […]
East China Sea Peace Initiative (What’s in it for Taiwan?)
Not dissimilar to the situation in South China Sea, dispute over East China Sea involves sovereignty claims, potential access to hydrocarbon resources and fishing rights. The primary area of contention […]
Taiwan in Perspective 