Defending Taiwan: The Future Vision of Taiwans Defence Policy and Military Strategy

Recent concern about mainland Chinas intentions towards Taiwan, and more general concern about the risk of instability in the region, has led to growing interest in Taiwans military strategy, in how Taiwan perceives threats to itself, and in how the Taiwanese military are reacting to these perceived threats. This book, which includes contributions by leading Taiwanese military thinkers, explores current military strategy in Taiwan and how it is evolving. It discusses Taiwans military modernisation, and the implications of the recent defeat after fifty years in power of the Kuomintang Party, implications which include a move away from an authoritarian garrison state culture, and the beginnings of a more open debate about defence. The book concludes with an overall appraisal of Taiwans defence vision and makes recommendations on how Taiwans defence might be enhanced.