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US Abandons Strategic Ambiguity on Taiwan, Raising Doubts on Defense Commitment

The Trump administration has reportedly ended decades of strategic ambiguity regarding Taiwan, signaling a reduced willingness to defend the island. This marks a significant reversal of US policy, potentially emboldening Beijing and destabilizing regional security. The exact nature of the new commitment remains unclear, but the shift is likely to accelerate China's pressure on Taiwan and strain US alliances in the Indo-Pacific.

Foreign Policy Magazineabout 12 hours agoUS, TW, CNengCredibility 55%View source

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