[Opinion] US defence strategy omission raises alarm in Taiwan over Trump’s intentions

Taiwan’s omission from Trump’s new defence strategy raises alarm in Taipei

Document asks allies to take primary responsibility for their own defence with ‘more limited support’ from American forces

US defence strategy omission raises alarm in Taiwan over Trump’s intentions

Document splits opinion, with some experts fearing that the island could become a bargaining chip between Washington and Beijing.

Trump’s policy toward Taiwan: Compounding strategic ambiguity

By Dr Ghulam Ali The United States’ cross-Strait policy is one of the most decisive factors shaping the strategies of both China and Taiwan. Current US president Donald Trump’s approach, widely seen as transactional and unpredictable on regional security and alliance management issues, has increased uncertainty regarding the Taiwan Strait. A closer look at Trump’s policies during his first year in office reflects several key trends: ranging from…