The Pentagon’s new strategy to prioritise Taiwan as the “exclusive animating scenario” is a bold, necessary shift—and one that comes with both significant benefits and undeniable risks. Let’s be clear: this isn’t just a bureaucratic reshuffle; it’s a fundamental reordering of U.S. military priorities in the face of China’s growing aggression. But as with any…
What does it mean when a small island stands firm against a rising tide of chaos? It’s a kind of strength you want to get behind. Taiwan’s recent disaster simulation isn’t just preparedness; it’s a profound statement about the human spirit. It’s about a nation choosing responsibility over resignation, order over the encroaching abyss. This…
by Maertin Haffner Associate Editor TSMC Affirms Commitment to Taiwan with New Domestic Fab Amid Overseas Expansion In a move that underscores its dedication to bolstering Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced its plans to construct a new fabrication plant (fab) on home soil. This development comes at a time of…
Richard Sanders The United States will maintain “strong, prepared, and credible deterrence” in the Taiwan Strait, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated during his visit to Asia, deeming China “aggressive and coercive.” “America is dedicated to sustaining robust deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, particularly across the Taiwan Strait,” noted Hegseth, who arrived in Japan from…
Francis Tuschek US President Donald Trump has said he has no plans to fire anyone after a journalist accessed a chat on the Signal encrypted messaging app in which senior members of the administration discussed military operations. On Monday, The Atlantic magazine detailed purported confidential conversations between Vice President J.D. Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,…