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Transforming Taiwan's Military Culture and Enhancing Deterrence with Allies
The chapter delves into the need for Taiwan to undergo a cultural transformation within its military to address various shortcomings, focusing on issues like manpower concerns, lack of munitions, and unrealistic military doctrine. It discusses recommendations for President Lai to make organizational changes and establish a territorial defense force, while emphasizing the importance of working with the United States and Japan for defense. Furthermore, the chapter touches on Japan's crucial role in enhancing deterrence and emphasizes the need for a competent Japanese military closely tied to the U.S. for prevailing in conflicts.
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