“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
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China’s War Games Near Taiwan Threaten International Peace and Security
Kuan-Wei Chen, McGill University Taiwan recently saw yet another peaceful transition of power with the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te
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
‘You Never Know When You Might Cross the Line’
In Taiwan, people still remember Tzuyu’s apology video in 2016. In a black turtleneck and loosely tied ponytail, the then-16-year-old Taiwanese K-pop
Thousands Gather Around Legislature to Protest Reform Bills Review
On May 20, Lai Ching-te (賴清德) was inaugurated as Taiwan’s new president in an unprecedented third consecutive term for the Democratic Progressive
Taiwan Protests and Lai Ching-te’s Inauguration: Young People’s Expectations for the Next Four Years
As Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te (賴清德), was inaugurated this Monday, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan achieved the unlikely feat of overshadowing the
China’s Second Day of War Games Around Taiwan Tests Ability to ‘Seize Power’
China’s military carried out a second day of war games around Taiwan on Friday (May 24), with drills to test their ability to “seize power” and
Taiwan’s Military, Coast Guard Activate in Response to China’s Drills
Fighter jets took off from a Taiwan airbase Thursday as the self-ruled island dispatched aerial and naval forces in response to China’s launch of
China Stages ‘Punishment’ War Games Around Taiwan
A furious China launched “punishment” drills around Taiwan (May 23) on Thursday in what it said was a response to “separatist acts,” sending up
Taiwan’s Indigenous Solutions for National Defense
On March 14, 2024, scientists and reporters from around the world gathered at the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to
New Taiwanese President Calls On China to Stop Its Threats
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) asked China on Monday to stop its military and political threats, saying in his inauguration speech that peace is











