Will China’s smart strategy in the South China Sea push things one step too far?
Beijing’s measured approach of making its presence felt has been effective so far, but it may yet lead rivals to join hands against it.
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China’s Aircraft Carrier Program: Implications for Taiwan and the Region
The aircraft carrier is a potent symbol of military power. But its utility is constrained by several factors
Taiwan Can’t Save the South China Sea
Despite its best intentions, Taiwan cannot be a major player in solving the South China Sea dispute.
Taiwan’s RIMPAC dream
Taiwan’s participation in RIMPAC exercise is still far away from realization despite push from the U.S. Congress
The New Missile Corvette and Taiwan’s Naval Doctrine
The Tuo Jiang is a step in the right direction. However, a 20-year modernization plan for Taiwan’s armed forces fails to recognize the need to switch from a sea-control to a sea-denial navy.
Prospective PLAAF/PLAN acquisitions and Taiwan’s Air Force struggle
In two recently published pieces, The Diplomat’s author David Axe elaborates on two developments related to People’ s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and People’ s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) […]
Taiwan in Perspective 