Masahiro Matsumura
Masahiro Matsumura is a commentator and analyst known for his insights on Taiwanese politics and security issues. He often discusses the implications of domestic political decisions on Taiwan's national defense, particularly in the context of relations with China and the United States. In a recent editorial, he highlighted the challenges Taiwan faces regarding defense spending and the potential consequences of political divisions within the legislature.
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Masahiro Matsumura questioned the T-Dome concept's viability and its political implications.
EDITORIAL: Rushed and unprofessional - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2026-02-01
Masahiro Matsumura is professor of international politics and national security at St Andrew’s University in Osaka.
‘T-Dome’ a potential miscalculation - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2026-01-13
Masahiro Matsumura questions the viability and advisability of the government’s proposed 'T-Dome' missile defense system.
EDITORIAL: Invisible hands at workTaiwan· 2026-01-13
Masahiro Matsumura is a professor of international politics and national security at St Andrew’s University in Osaka.
Veiled antagonism in Taiwan’s TTXsTaiwan· 2025-06-26
Masahiro Matsumura is professor of international politics and national security at St Andrew’s University in Osaka.
US, Chinese parallels on secessionTaiwan· 2025-05-30Masahiro Matsumura is professor of international politics and national security at St Andrew’s University in Osaka, Japan.
Effects of Iwasaki consultant newsTaiwan· 2025-04-01
Masahiro Matsumura is a professor of international politics and national security at St Andrew’s University in Osaka.
Unknotting Taipei’s defense budget - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-02-26
Masahiro Matsumura writes about the current state of Taiwanese politics and its implications for national security.
EDITORIAL: Pussyfooting before a tigerTaiwan· 2025-02-26
