Taiwan and Mahan: What Determines Seapower?
The historical data of naval and amphibious battles indicates that the prevailing nightmare of a Chinese surprise attack on Taiwan, combining a large and hurriedly concentrated amphibious force, is extremely unlikely.
Alexandru Filip is an International Relations student at Concordia University, Montreal, and an analyst and editor at the Canadian Center for Strategic Studies research institute. His research focus is strategic and security studies, with a particular interest in naval, air, and nuclear capabilities. He has published pieces on capability analysis and policy recommendations in venues such as Real Clear Defense, The Centre for International Maritime Security, and Merion West.
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