How Typhoons and Extreme Weather Could Undermine Taiwan Strait Combat Readiness The escalating risks of climate change have a hidden threat lurking in the shadows: its impact on military preparedness.
The recent typhoon season in Taiwan has brought this threat into sharp focus, highlighting the vulnerabilities of even the most advanced militaries.
Typhoons have long been a concern for Taiwanese military planners due to their location in the path of frequent storms sweeping out of the Pacific.