Trump’s Taiwan Gamble: Island Nation Rethinks US Alliance Amid Nuclear Threat
Trump’s explosive argument with Zelenskyy has sent shockwaves far beyond Ukraine, prompting a significant reassessment of US reliability among its allies, particularly Taiwan. The incident underscored a perceived unreliability in US commitments, leaving Taiwan questioning the wisdom of its current strategic reliance on the United States.
This isn’t simply about abstract geopolitical strategy; it’s about survival. Taiwan’s leadership is acutely aware of the potential for imminent invasion from China, and the recent events have cast serious doubt on the willingness of the United States to intervene militarily. The perceived weakness of the US, amplified by Trump’s actions and rhetoric, directly impacts Taiwan’s security calculus.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
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