Taiwan’s New Air Defense: A Critical Line Against Beijing’s Expansionism

In a bold move to counter relentless pressure from Beijing, Taiwan’s President William Lai unveiled a new advanced air defense system, dubbed ‘T-Dome,’ designed to provide a multi-layered shield against China's increasingly aggressive military posturing. This development is more than a local defense upgrade—it is a critical stand for freedom and sovereignty that reverberates far beyond the Taiwan Strait. Why Taiwan’s Defense Matters to America’s National Security Taiwan faces a China intent on rewriting international norms through coercion and force, threatening the island as part of its claimed inalienable territory. Yet Washington must ask: How long can we afford to...