Taiwan needs to get serious about defending itself

By Tom Rogan

Published October 28, 2021 12:00am ET

It is critical to U.S. security and the post-World War II international order that Taiwan’s democratic sovereignty be preserved.

Only one factor should curtail U.S. service of that interest: the risk of Americans fighting and dying for a nation that is unwilling to defend itself. Unfortunately, it’s a real risk, reflected by the Taiwanese military’s generally weak morale, inadequate training, and deficient capability.