Itamar Waksman speaks to retired Admiral Lee Hsi-ming about Taiwan's decision to extend mandatory military service from four months to one year beginning in 2024. Lee says the decision demonstrates leaders' awareness of the threat facing Taiwan, but he says the country still has a lot of work to do in integrating these new conscripts and changing its overall defense strategy.
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Response to Chinese air force drills
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Morale in Taiwan's military