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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

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