Few countries are more aware of the realities and serious nature of geopolitics than Taiwan. After the Second World War, Taiwan, at the center of the first Western Pacific island chain, stood firmly on the frontlines of the global Cold War, its position further complicated by unresolved animosities with its neighbor, the People’s Republic of China. Now, well into the 21st century, Taiwan, in upholding its sovereignty and helping secure this strategically vital island chain, must persistently strategize to survive in a landscape defined now more than ever by great power conflict.
This book brings an invaluable Taiwanese perspective to East Asian politics and regional military affairs, with firsthand observations and opinions provided by relevant experts. Should global conflict erupt again, this island chain, with Taiwan at the center, will undoubtedly be a key battleground. Readers may appreciate this work as an informative, much easier-to-understand 21st century update to Sun Zi’s The Art of War that not only reveals the likely nature of future conflict in the region but also shows how peace may be sustained. This is an excellent work for all readers interested in international affairs and geopolitics.