Taipei is ‘Fiddling While Rome Burns’

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Retired U.S. Admiral Mark Montgomery criticizes Taiwanese leaders for their slow response to defense reforms amid increasing pressure from China. The commentary reflects concerns about Taiwan's strategic readiness.

Taipei Is ‘Fiddling While Rome Burns by Josh Hoang-Wilkes for Domino Theory. Former U.S. admiral accuses Taiwanese political leaders of moving too slowly on defense reform. Retired U.S. Admiral Mark Montgomery delivered a blunt assessment of Taiwan’s defense trajectory during a tabletop exercise simulating Chinese pressure on the island. Organized by National Chengchi University and KMT officials, the exercise provided … Read more The post Taipei is ‘Fiddling While Rome Burns’ appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.