U.S. defense of Taiwan

Taiwan’s Will to Fight May Be Stronger Than You Think

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Taiwan’s Will to Fight May Be Stronger Than You Think

Flashpoints | Security | East Asia Should China mount an invasion, Taiwan’s political leadership and degree of social cohesion will be the most important factors in its defense. Advertisement Ukraine’s dogged resistance to Russian aggression surprised many experts who anticipated a rapid Russian victory. It also elevated the importance of understanding a nation’s resolve to resist aggression as a … Read more

Building a US Special Forces ‘Stealth Network’ on Taiwan 

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Building a US Special Forces ‘Stealth Network’ on Taiwan 

Advertisement The U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) for the first time this century reported the initiation of drills simulating operations on Taiwan. The drills on April 27, which were part of annual capabilities exercises at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, were reported to involve practicing the insertion of personnel onto Taiwan. Troops fired recoilless rifles, … Read more