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U.S. Delays Are Undermining Taiwan’s Defense

The Insider
April 29, 2025

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Episode Notes:

Delayed deliveries from American companies are holding back Taiwan from bolstering its defense. Howard Shen joined The Insider to discuss his article, "Taiwan’s Biggest Limitation in Defense Isn’t Spending, It’s Late Deliveries from U.S. Defense Companies," which he co-wrote with Kevin Ting-Chen Sun. This episode covers the consequences of the delays and the authors' recommendations for Taipei and Washington on how to move forward.

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