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The New Cold War Is Coming: Will the Board of Peace Be the Answer?
Admit it or not, the United Nations is in decline to the point that it increasingly resembles a global discussion forum rather than an...
China Masks Drone Flights in Suspected Taiwan Rehearsal
A large Chinese military drone has conducted at least 23 flights since August over the South China Sea while broadcasting false transponder signals, making...
Taiwan at a Crossroads: Why Strategic Ambiguity Needs Recalibration
Taiwan is also becoming a more dangerous flash point in the international affairs. War in the Taiwan strait will lead to a full-blown confrontation...
The Fatal Costs of the Philippines-Taiwan War Scenario
In August 2025, President Marcos Jr. said that “a war over Taiwan will drag the Philippines, kicking and screaming into the conflict."
Pushing for preparation,...
The Triangular Fortress in U.S.-Taiwan Relations
On February 12, 2026, the U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) completed a “triangular fortress” that Washington and Taipei have erected over three months,...
Taiwan Leader Promises Defense Boost in New Year Speech
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced plans to enhance the island's defense and security in his Lunar New Year message.
Last year, he proposed an additional...
Taiwan Warns Defence Budget Delay Could Undermine Indo-Pacific Deterrence
Taiwan’s government has warned that delays in approving a proposed $40 billion special military budget risk creating a “rupture” in the island’s defence posture...
China Sharpens Taiwan Rhetoric, Backs Reunification Forces
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China has stepped up its political and military language toward Taiwan, reiterating its claim over the self-governed island and warning against any move toward...
Taiwan’s Drone Gamble: Cheap, Fast and Built for a China Fight
Taiwan has taken a significant step toward reshaping its military deterrence by teaming up with U.S. defence firm Kratos to develop jet-powered attack drones...
Why American Friction with France and the UK Could Change China’s Calculus in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific is a regional flashpoint that could see several potential armed conflicts if missteps are taken and de-escalation and deterrence are not applied....