Taiwan's Defense Reform by Martin Edmonds (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Taiwan's Defense Reform by Martin Edmonds, Michael M. Tsai This is a comprehensive overview on aspects of Taiwans recent defence reforms. Including sections on the threat from China, relations with the United States, the domestic context of reform and specific defence issues, this book is an invaluable guide to the changes undertaken and underway within Taiwans strategic environment. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The stand-off across the Straits of Taiwan continues to be one of the most dangerous confrontations in Asia. The technical superiority of the Taiwanese forces has been a major factor in maintaining balance, but as mainland Chinas armed forces modernize, Taiwans advantages are being eroded. In response, Taiwan has recently undertaken a major reform of its armed forces. Bringing together a wide range of experts including people who are involved in defence policy making in Taiwan, this book presents a comprehensive analysis of these reforms, and assesses their likely effectiveness. Chapters are devoted to issues including the Chinese threat, the domestic context of reform, the role of the United States and specific defence issues, making the book an invaluable guide to the changes undertaken and underway within Taiwans strategic environment. With a foreword by Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian, Taiwans Defense Reform will be of interest to policy makers and academics working in this vital strategic area. Back Cover The stand-off across the Straits of Taiwan continues to be one of the most dangerous confrontations in Asia. The technical superiority of the Taiwanese forces has been a major factor in maintaining balance, but as mainland Chinas armed forces modernize, Taiwans advantages are being eroded. In response, Taiwan has recently undertaken a major reform of its armed forces. Author Biography Univesity of Lancaster, UK Taiwans Vice Minister of Defense Table of Contents Part 1: The Challenge of Defense Reform Introduction: Taiwans Defense Reform 1. Taiwans Defense Reform: Questions and Observations Part 2: The External Threat: Mainland China 2. Chinas Military Threat to Taiwan in the 21st Century: Coercion or Capture? 3. Chinas Military Modernization and Taiwans Defense Reform: Programs, Problems, and Prospects Part 3: The Domestic Context of Defense Reform 4. An Overview of Taiwans Defense Reform 5. Civilian Roles in Defense Policy-Making 6. An Analysis of the ROCs Military Organization and Force Structure 7. The Development of Taiwans Revolution in Military Affairs after the Implementation of the 2002 National Defense Act Part 4: The Role of the US in Taiwans Defense Reform 8. The Role of the United States in Taiwans Defense Reform 9. Arming Taiwan for the Future: Prospects and Problems Part 5: Specific Defense Reform Issues 10. Funding for Taiwans Defense Reform 11. The Republic of China Armed Services Human Resource Policy 12. Taiwans Military Education and Defense Reform Details ISBN0415368022 Author Michael M. Tsai Short Title TAIWANS DEFENSE REFORM Language English ISBN-10 0415368022 ISBN-13 9780415368025 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 3 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Martin Edmonds Edition 1st Affiliation Univesity of Lancaster, UK DOI 10.1604/9780415368025 UK Release Date 2005-12-21 AU Release Date 2005-12-21 NZ Release Date 2005-12-21 Pages 256 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge Security in Asia Series Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-12-21 Alternative 9780415652162 DEWEY 355.033051249 Illustrations 14 Tables, black and white; 10 Line drawings, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134418030;

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