Trump’s Taiwan gamble threatens deterrence and stability in the Taiwan Strait
TL;DR
A Brookings analysis argues that Trump’s hints at negotiating with Beijing over Taiwan and using arms sales as leverage would undermine deterrence, embolden Beijing, and raise the risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait. The path to peace, the piece contends, is a steady U.S. commitment to peace and stability, resisting unilateral moves by either side, preserving influence in both Taipei and Beijing, and encouraging direct cross-strait dialogue rather than concessions that undermine deterrence.
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- Trump’s dangerous Taiwan gamble Brookings
- Trump’s description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties AP News
- Why Taiwan became the defining issue in the Trump-Xi talks CNBC
- 'Taiwan independence' means we don't belong to Beijing, president says Reuters
- Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move The New York Times
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