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題名 When Strategies and Politics Collide: Rethinking "Revisiting Taiwan`s Defense Strategy"
作者 楊仕樂;Jr, William C. Vocke
Yang, Shih-Yueh;Jr, William C. Vocke
關鍵詞 defense strategy;porcupine strategy;Ma Ying-jeou administration;arms transfer
日期 2009-09
上傳時間 18-Nov-2016 11:15:17 (UTC+8)
摘要 In 2008, William S. Murray published an article ”Revisiting Taiwan`s Defense Strategy” calling for an army-centric ”porcupine strategy” The article gathered significant attention from the highest authorities in Taipei but was condemned roundly. This essay argues that, except for a few flaws, Murray`s article is generally correct, and that the criticisms do not withstand scrutiny. Based on Taiwan`s strategy up to 2008, these criticisms stem form a perception of low Taiwanese morale, but provide no solutions to the issues they raise. Taking into consideration the post-2008 developments, this essay argues that, by turning Taiwan`s China policy in a more widely supportable direction, the will to fight is strengthened. The essay then provides three simple but fundamental recommendations: have a more balanced force, structure, avoid the allure of retaliation, and talk straight.
關聯 Issues & Studies,45(3),211-240
資料類型 article
dc.creator (作者) 楊仕樂;Jr, William C. Vockezh_TW
dc.creator (作者) Yang, Shih-Yueh;Jr, William C. Vocke
dc.date (日期) 2009-09
dc.date.accessioned 18-Nov-2016 11:15:17 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.available 18-Nov-2016 11:15:17 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.issued (上傳時間) 18-Nov-2016 11:15:17 (UTC+8)-
dc.identifier.uri (URI) http://nccur.lib.nccu.edu.tw/handle/140.119/104052-
dc.description.abstract (摘要) In 2008, William S. Murray published an article ”Revisiting Taiwan`s Defense Strategy” calling for an army-centric ”porcupine strategy” The article gathered significant attention from the highest authorities in Taipei but was condemned roundly. This essay argues that, except for a few flaws, Murray`s article is generally correct, and that the criticisms do not withstand scrutiny. Based on Taiwan`s strategy up to 2008, these criticisms stem form a perception of low Taiwanese morale, but provide no solutions to the issues they raise. Taking into consideration the post-2008 developments, this essay argues that, by turning Taiwan`s China policy in a more widely supportable direction, the will to fight is strengthened. The essay then provides three simple but fundamental recommendations: have a more balanced force, structure, avoid the allure of retaliation, and talk straight.
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dc.relation (關聯) Issues & Studies,45(3),211-240
dc.subject (關鍵詞) defense strategy;porcupine strategy;Ma Ying-jeou administration;arms transfer
dc.title (題名) When Strategies and Politics Collide: Rethinking "Revisiting Taiwan`s Defense Strategy"
dc.type (資料類型) article