In April 2022, two animals left Taipei Zoo and began a long journey to Prague in the Czech Republic. There, an unexpected event would propel them to
The U.S. Is Role-Playing Strategic Ambiguity in the South China Sea. It Isn’t Going Well
On June 17, Chinese Coast Guard vessels attacked Filipino resupply boats attempting to reach the Sierra Madre on the Second Thomas Shoal in the
Taiwan Coast Guard Strengthens Fleet With New Yunlin Cutter
Taiwan commissioned its third Chiayi-class Coast Guard cutter, CG5003 Yunlin (雲林), on June 15. The commissioning ceremony took place under the
‘The Boiling Moat’: A Guide for Taiwan and Its Allies to Deter Beijing
“Deterrence is actually an act of psychology. You don’t deter a nation, you deter decision makers in a nation, and when you’re dealing with a
Taiwan Is Churning Out New Ships for Its Navy
Last week, Domino Theory reported on the implications of Taiwan’s new frigate programs. Two new indigenously developed classes of frigate are now
The Shape of Taiwan’s Future Frigate Force Becomes Clear(er)
Taiwan’s youngest frigate is older than the youngest ratings who sail on it. The oldest is more than twice their age. The navy needs new ships, but