Commentary Sometimes one thinks Taiwan’s defense is just a question of hardware. Buy or build this-and-that weapon in the right quantities, and don’t buy or build this-and-that weapon—and all will be fine. The Chinese will be deterred. And just about every American analyst, official, and commentator say they know exactly what Taiwan needs. A recent article in the Texas National Security Review calls for “a large number of small things” as the solution for Taiwan. And they describe a detailed laundry list of weaponry best suited for Taiwan’s defense. Now to be clear: hardware matters, and the right sorts of weapons, properly employed, would make Taiwan a tough nut to crack—or a “porcupine,” as is frequently described. The thrashing that Hezbollah gave the Israeli military during the 2006 Israeli assault on Lebanon ought to give even the most “dominant” military second and third thoughts. Switzerland has been coasting on a …