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The Evolution of Taiwan’s Military

Insights from Eric Setzekorn.

The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Eric Setzekorn – historian and author of “On the Brink: A Military History of Taiwan” (Naval Institute Press 2026) with over two dozen academic articles published in  Parameters, the Journal of American-East Asian Relations, and the Journal of Military and Strategic Studies – is the 532nd in “The Trans-Pacific View Insight Series.”  The views expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense or the U.S. government.

Identify the main milestones in the history of Taiwan’s military.

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The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Eric Setzekorn – historian and author of “On the Brink: A Military History of Taiwan” (Naval Institute Press 2026) with over two dozen academic articles published in  Parameters, the Journal of American-East Asian Relations, and the Journal of Military and Strategic Studies – is the 532nd in “The Trans-Pacific View Insight Series.”  The views expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense or the U.S. government.

Identify the main milestones in the........

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