York W. Chen

York W. Chen, Ph.D., received his graduate degree from Lancaster University, United Kingdom. He was one of the Senior Advisors of Taiwan’s National Security Council from 2006-2008. He now teaches at Tamkang University, Taiwan.

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The Modernization of Taiwan’s National Security Council

11.05.2010 York W. Chen

The National Security Council (NSC) is an apparatus for the top executive to “formulate, coordinate and oversee security and defense policy” in order to “enhance...

Publication China Brief China and the Asia-Pacific

The Evolution of Taiwan’s Military Strategy: Convergence and Dissonance

11.19.2009 York W. Chen

On October 19, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) released the National Defense Report 2009. This is the first NDR issued by President Ma Ying-jeou’s...

Publication China Brief China and the Asia-Pacific