Taiwan’s Asymmetric Defense Plan Faces Political Gridlock as CCP Military Pressure Increases
Experts warn that continued delays risk undermining deterrence as China’s military spending continues to dwarf Taiwan’s.
Taiwan's first locally built submarine, "Narwhal," is seen during an unveiling ceremony at the CSBC Corporation shipbuilding company in Kaohsiung on Sept. 28, 2023. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images
Asymmetric warfare, including the Porcupine Strategy, massive drone deployment, and the Taiwan Dome, is recommended by U.S. officials and endorsed by Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party as the most effective way to defend against a Chinese invasion.
Antonio Graceffo
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Antonio Graceffo, Ph.D., is a China economy analyst who has spent more than 20 years in Asia. Graceffo is a graduate of the Shanghai University of Sport, holds an MBA from Shanghai Jiaotong University, and studied national security at American Military University.
