Toward Decline
Taiwan Bet Too Big on Washington
Why it matters
The article signals erosion of US security guarantees to Indo-Pacific allies—a foundational assumption underpinning AUKUS and Australia's deterrence posture. Taiwan's recalibration of reliance on US commitment directly threatens the stability mechanism Australia depends on to avoid strategic isolation in a China-dominant region.
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