Anaconda Strategy
- Recently, Taiwan’s navy commander stated that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is employing an "anaconda strategy" to squeeze Taiwan.
- The term ‘anaconda strategy’ is a reference to the American Civil War tactic designed to strangle an opponent through a slow, encircling strategy, both militarily and economically.
- China has significantly enhanced its military presence around Taiwan, increasing the potential for a naval blockade at any moment.
- China is using a mix of military, psychological, and cyber tactics to weaken Taiwan’s defences over time, rather than initiating a full-scale invasion.
- Over the years, China has ramped up air incursions into Taiwan’s airspace and deployed more ships ....
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