strategic ambiguity

The Biden team thinks its adjustments to Taiwan policy will prevent a miscalculation by Beijing. Unfortunately, that may itself be a miscalculation.

As President Biden doubles down on his commitment to defend Taiwan, the discrepancies between Chinese and U.S. interpretations of their foundational diplomatic policies are beginning to show.

Insights from Eric Chan

Sri Lanka’s refusal to codify trade relations with India speaks to a consistent policy of strategic ambiguity.

Despite his recent gaffes about U.S. policy toward Taiwan, Biden's caution and conservatism are likely to carry the day.

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.