Resilience and Resistance, a NATO Model for Taiwan
Abstract
Nowhere in the world exemplifies Great Power Competition as strongly as simmering conflict over Taiwan. Spanning over seven decades, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Peoples Republic of China(PRC) have sparred over the status of the island. Despite the Chinese Communist Partys (CCP) protests, over the last three presidential administrations, the U.S. has strengthened its support for Taiwans vibrant democracy. In addition to the U.S., the European Union and several countries in the Asia-Pacific region also strongly support an autonomous Taiwan. In response to what the CCP sees as foreign meddling in Chinese domestic affairs, the PRC has increased its hostilities against Taiwan while also attempting to reduce international support for the islands democracy. How can Taiwan maintain its autonomy despite the ever-increasing pressure from the much stronger PRC? Through analysis of Arreguin-Tofts How the Weak Wins Wars, Fialas Resistance Operating Concept, NATOs Comprehensive Defense Handbook, and Taiwans recent efforts to create an all-out defense, this thesis offers findings and recommendations based on employing irregular warfare to increase the populations resiliency and deter or repel a PRC invasion.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 14, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1164916
Entities
People
- Christopher S Pinkerton
- Jason Gambill
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School