Show Notes
Taiwan's defense strategy against a potential cross-strait invasion from China is widely known as the "porcupine defense," which aims to deny or significantly degrade a rapid ground assault. In a discussion hosted by Tom Galvin, Ying-Chie Hsieh and Pete Roongsang examine Taiwan’s “whole-of-society” resilience program. Their research focuses on three major defense policies enacted since 2022: strengthening the Reserve Component Initiative, reforming the military force structure and people's defense and establishing the Whole of Society Defense Committee. The conversation stressed the urgent need for greater innovation, synchronization, and speed in preparing Taiwan's defense. This includes aligning U.S. security assistance with Taiwan's domestic efforts, specifically by using training alternatives like simulation systems and developing a robust domestic unmanned aerial vehicle industry—to be ready in time.
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