strategic ambiguity

If the West will not defend Ukraine, a country of 40 million people and the breadbasket of Europe, will it defend Taiwan?

The trip came amid a busy diplomatic stretch, including Taiwan-Europe exchanges as well as the Biden-Xi phone call.

Even U.S. presidents apparently need a primer on the U.S. stance on Taiwan’s defense.

“Strategic ambiguity” is not a policy; it is a tactic. The difference matters.

Increased U.S. support has raised hopes in Taiwan – and some of those expectations may be difficult for Washington to meet.

U.S. strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan restricts any unilateral decisions by both sides of the strait that could potentially escalate the situation.

An open commitment to defend Taiwan won’t mean much unless the U.S. has the certain capacity to do so.

The collapse of confidence in long-term advantage means the era of strategic ambiguity is over.

Trump should be clear: the U.S. will come to Taiwan's aid if it is attacked.

At this point, China’s own interests may be better served by clarifying its claims.