Taiwan's Eastern Edge: A New Front in the Island's Defense Calculus Recent military drills on Green Island and Orchid Island have shed light on a critical shift in Taiwan's defense calculus.
As China continues to assert its dominance, Taiwan is reevaluating its strategic priorities, with the eastern outlying islands firmly in the spotlight.
The escalation of Chinese grey zone pressures in the waters east of Taiwan has altered Taipei's defense strategy, making Green Island and Orchid Island increasingly crucial for Taiwan's security.