The Great Defense Debate

By: Ian Easton | THE TAIPEI TIMES |

The United States and the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan) have yet to resolve fundamental differences of opinion when it comes to defense strategy. To be sure, the two sides have always had somewhat opposing views. That is only natural. Taiwan is a middleweight regional power, located at the doorstep of the People’s Republic of China (PRC, China). America is a massive global superpower, located outside the immediate potential warzone.

Neither side understands the other as well as you might expect from countries with close ties and decades of defense and security cooperation…

Read the full article in The Taipei Times.