Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called for democracies to unite at the largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei. She emphasized the importance of defending democratic values and human rights in the face of authoritarian threats. Tsai’s speech aimed to strengthen Taiwan’s relationships with like-minded countries in the midst of growing pressure from China.
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Taiwan’s Opportunities for Enhanced Defense – The Diplomat
Andrew Marshall emphasized the importance of net assessment in evaluating long-term state competition, focusing on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and vulnerabilities to achieve national security goals. The 2025 Annual Threat Assessment highlights China's "uneven progress" in military capabilities, creating strategic openings for Taiwan to exploit key vulnerabilities in areas like command and control, electronic warfare, and cyber warfare. By targeting PLA weaknesses in communication infrastructure and coordination, Taiwan can enhance deterrence and defense against a potential...
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