Tang Meng Kit

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Tang Meng Kit is an aerospace engineer. He recently graduated from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. His research interests include cross-Straits relations, Taiwan politics, policy issues, and aerospace technology.

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Balancing Steel and Silk: Small-State Defense Strategy in the Taiwan Strait

Flying Between the Cracks of Giants Singapore’s defense relationship with Taiwan is one of the Indo-Pacific’s most discreet yet enduring military partnerships. Since 1975, under...

Sixth-Generation Fighters: Redefining Air Power in a Tense World

In an era of rising global tensions, air power remains critical to national security and deterrence. To illustrate the stakes, consider the 2025 India-Pakistan...

Outplaying the Giants: Adapt or Die

In Singapore’s General Election 2025, little changed on the surface. The People’s Action Party (PAP) regained momentum, winning 87 of 97 seats and improving...

The Courage to Hope: Reclaiming the Heart of Singaporean Politics

Beyond Holding Ground Singapore’s Workers’ Party (WP) went into GE2025 with a steady hand and a stronghold on its traditional constituencies. Its “Working for Singapore”...

One Tariff, Two Systems: Navigating Pressure in Beijing and Taipei

When the United States announced sweeping new tariffs on April 5, 2025, it did more than shake global trade. It crystallized a divide in...

Taiwan Goes on the Offensive: Challenging China Without Firing a Shot

Taiwan stands at a geopolitical crossroads. Long defined by its defensive posture in the face of growing Chinese aggression, the island now faces a...

Can Taiwan Learn from Lee Kuan Yew? Pragmatic Lessons for a Precarious Future

Synopsis: Taiwan faces growing challenges amid rising tensions with China, economic shifts, and military threats. With President Lai’s new security strategies, TSMC’s massive U.S....

Avoiding Chiang Kai-shek’s Fate: Lessons for Zelenskyy to Save Ukraine

Synopsis: History warns us that even well-equipped nations can fall if their leaders make critical mistakes. Chiang Kai-shek lost China not just to a...

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