John Spencer
The depths of Taiwan’s military morale crisis @asiatimesonline A big issue IMO. War is about will. If troops do not have the will, leadership, purpose, motivation - no tech/strategy will save them/the mission. Taiwan conscription crisis not just about identity but is also existential threat to self-governing island’s future, security and sovereignty Low morale is severely affecting Taiwan’s defense as the country faces a dramatic shortage in troops, with some combat units dropping below 80%staffing due to early retirements and discharges. Conscription represents the relationship between civilian and military societies, where both societies intersect. Conscripts often report that their service is menial, with tasks like cleaning overshadowing meaningful training, an issue that traces its roots to the NRA in the Republican Era. https://asiatimes.com/2025/02/the-depths-of-taiwans-military-morale-crisis/#
