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The Technology That Will Decide Taiwan: Autonomous Systems, AI Targeting, and the New Warfare

If China invades Taiwan, it won't be won by who has more ships or missiles. It will be won by who has better autonomous drones, faster AI targeting, and more resilient command networks. The companies building these systems today—Anduril, Palantir, Shield AI—are determining the outcome of conflicts that haven't happened yet.

By Defender of the West BTHNovember 5, 202518 min read
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The Paper Dragon and the Sleeping Giant: Why China Inflates Its Power While America Doubts Its Own

China wants you to believe they're invincible. American media wants you to believe we're weak. The truth about US-China military balance is far different than either side admits—and understanding this could prevent catastrophic war.

By Defender of the West BTHNovember 5, 202522 min read
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Breaking Into Defense Tech: How to Build a Career Defending Democracy

The 2027 Taiwan crisis is approaching. Defense tech companies like Anduril, Palantir, and Shield AI are hiring aggressively. If you have technical skills and want to work on problems that matter—here's your roadmap.

By Defender of the West BTHNovember 3, 202516 min read
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Why Every American Should Care About Taiwan: The Catastrophic Reality of Losing TSMC

Your smartphone. Your car. Your hospital equipment. They all depend on semiconductors made in Taiwan. If China takes Taiwan, modern American life doesn't slow down—it stops.

By Defender of the West BTHNovember 2, 202518 min read
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The 2027 Taiwan Crisis: Why This Timeline Matters and What We Must Do Now

Multiple senior US military officials have identified 2027 as a potential crisis point for Taiwan. Why this timeline, what would an invasion look like, and what must be done in the next 24 months to prevent catastrophe.

By Defender of the West BTHJanuary 202515 min read
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Understanding CCP Military Strategy: What the West Must Know

The People's Liberation Army has undergone the most dramatic military transformation in modern history. From Anti-Access/Area Denial strategy to the Taiwan timeline—here's what you need to know about Chinese military capabilities and strategic intent.

By Defender of the West BTHJanuary 202512 min read
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Why the West Needs Defenders Now

We are living through one of the most consequential periods in human history. The freedoms, values, and institutions that define Western civilization face existential threats from authoritarian regimes that seek to reshape the global order in their image.

By Defender of the West BTHJanuary 20258 min read
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