At a time when Taiwan should be trying to build or buy as many drones, missiles and MANPADs as possible, the large new amphibious landing ship seems
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Taiwan’s Never-Ending Burglar Alarm
Debate around the role of misinformation and so-called “fake news” in Taiwan is by now firmly established in both mainstream media and academia, with
The Case for Stingers: China’s Helicopter Assault Plan
A recent article by China analyst Lyle Goldstein showed why it’s very possible that China’s massive navy would stay out of the initial stages of a
China Might Use Huge Ro-Ro Ferries to Deliver Second Invasion Wave
After the initial air strikes, Taiwan would most likely have to fight a massive wave of special forces troops dropping in via parachute and
Cancellation of WorldPride Taiwan Shows Nothing Is Safe From Chinese Influence
WorldPride 2025 would have been the first time a global lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) event was held in Asia. Originally
Explainer: The Complex Question of Taiwanese Independence
“Strategic ambiguity” — the policy that has underpinned the West’s defense of Taiwan for half a century or more — rests on another ambiguity: Taiwan’s
China’s Influence Attempts: Not Always That Successful?
In a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping last Thursday in Uzbekistan, Russian leader Vladimir Putin offered support for China’s sovereignty claim
Biden’s Pledge to Defend Taiwan ‘Militarily’ a Clear Departure From ‘Strategic Ambiguity’
President Joe Biden has — not for the first time — suggested that the U.S. would intervene “militarily” should China attempt an invasion of
Why Taiwan’s Military Wants to Triple Its HIMARS Order
Taiwan’s military recently sent its budget request to the country’s lawmaking body, asking for money to buy 18 more highly mobile M142 HIMARS missile
Taiwan Plans Wartime Internet Based on Satellites
Because Taiwan is an island, its global internet access depends completely on undersea cables that can be cut by an invasion force. The war in the
Where Does Taiwan’s Traditional Media Stand on China?
Across Europe and in the U.S., Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s apparent propaganda success in reshaping his population’s expectations has
Tycoon’s Wild Actions Focus Attention on Taiwan’s Civilian Defense
Earlier this month, tech billionaire Robert Tsao made waves when he renounced his Singaporean citizenship to reclaim his Taiwan citizenship and move