Revisiting Taiwan’s Defense Strategy

Authors

William S. Murray

Abstract

China’s recent military modernization has fundamentally altered Taiwan’s security options. New Chinese submarines, advanced surface-to-air mis- siles, and, especially, short-range ballistic and land-attack cruise missiles have greatly reduced Taiwan’s geographic advantage. Taipei can no longer expect to counter Chinese military strengths in a symmetrical manner, with Patriot inter- ceptors, diesel submarines, surface warships, F-16 fighters, and P-3 maritime pa- trol aircraft.

Recommended Citation

Murray, William S. (2008) "Revisiting Taiwan’s Defense Strategy," Naval War College Review: Vol. 61: No. 3, Article 3.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol61/iss3/3