WOTR: Debating the Defense of Taiwan
Is it a mistake to presume that conflict with China is avoidable?
WOTR: A Plan to Push Back Against China’s Fishing Practices
The Soviet fishing fleet was once a near-permanent fixture on America’s Pacific coast, hauling in an estimated 1.2 million tons of fish until the two... MORE
WOTR: Not So Fast: Insights from a 1944 War Plan Help Explain Why Invading Taiwan Is a Costly Gamble
If you click on enough articles, watch television, or read testimony by military leaders, you might think an invasion of Taiwan is imminent.
WOTR: People Win Wars: A 2022 Reality Check on PLA Enlisted Force and Related Matters
Modeled after the Soviet Red Army at its creation from its name to its first flag, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has also long struggled... MORE
WOTR: The Future of China’s Cognitive Warfare: Lessons from the War in Ukraine
With the development of AI, neuroscience, and digital applications like social media, senior officers and strategists in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) claim that,... MORE
WOTR: Beijing’s Ukrainian Battle Lab
Among those observing the Russian military’s ongoing operations in Ukraine, few will be watching and assessing its performance more intensely than those in the Chinese... MORE
WOTR: Eight New Points on the Porcupine: More Ukrainian Lessons for Taiwan
Watching Russia falter in Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping may conclude that if he decides to invade Taiwan, he cannot hope to achieve victory with... MORE
WOTR: How Japan Can Help Secure Taiwan: Securing the First Island Chain
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has taught Taiwan many lessons about preparing for a possible Chinese invasion. Japan should also take this opportunity to learn. What... MORE
WOTR: How to Protect Europe from Risky Foreign Investment
Last September, Italian police raided the offices of an aeronautics firm called Alpi Aviation that provided drones to the country’s military. Alpi stood accused of... MORE
War on the Rocks: Could China’s Massive Public Debt Torpedo the Global Economy?
China might be the creditor to the world, but it is also riddled with debt. Between public and corporate debt, China is one of the... MORE