The Next Taiwan Crisis May Begin in the Digital Public Sphere

The next Taiwan crisis may begin in the digital public sphere

Commentators on strategic defense have outlined China’s strategy to deter or delay US intervention in a Taiwan contingency. Most deserving of serious attention is not Beijing’s advocacy of “strategic deterrence” per se but what that reveals about the narrowing space for diplomacy and the expanding appetite for risk in US-China security thinking. Yes, rather than […] The post The next Taiwan crisis may begin in the digital public sphere appeared …

Taiwan is scared, increasingly armed and preparing for war against China - It is not enough to rely on the protection of the United States.

New-generation fighter jets, missiles, naval patrols and surprise raid drills… China is closer than ever to a surprise attack on Taiwan. Officials say Beijing has reached a level where it can “attack within hours.” China is in favor of diplomatic unification, but if not…

Increasing military capabilities allows Beijing to quickly transition from peacetime to wartime operations.