Ep 144: Mark Montgomery on Defending Taiwan (Boiling Moat #2)

Sep 17, 2024

Mark Montgomery, senior director at the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at FDD, shares insights on Taiwan's defense amidst growing tensions. He discusses the necessity of a strategic military stance to counter China's aggression, emphasizing innovative resource prioritization. He shares lessons from naval service and the importance of missile defense. Montgomery critiques shortsighted military decisions while exploring advanced sensor technologies and their implications for U.S. readiness, stressing the urgent need for effective deterrence.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Legacy of Naval Service and Taiwan's Defense Strategy

01:30 • 2min

Shifting Perceptions: The China Threat

03:43 • 5min

Strategic Military Prioritization Against the China Threat

09:09 • 24min

Challenges of Military Engagement in Taiwan's Waters

32:44 • 3min

Missile Defense: Debates and Implications

35:53 • 5min

Strategic Dilemmas in Military Conflicts

40:51 • 14min