The Taiwan Tightrope: How Delicate Deterrence Is Beginning to Falter

As tensions escalate across the Taiwan Strait, the longstanding strategy of deterrence that has maintained a fragile peace is showing signs of strain. In the latest analysis, Foreign Affairs highlights how America’s role in this delicate balance is increasingly precarious, raising questions about Washington’s ability to navigate the complex geopolitical pressures from Beijing while reassuring Taipei. With regional stability hanging in the balance, the Taiwan tightrope demands a nuanced approach-one that America may be struggling to uphold.

The Rising Risks of Ambiguity in US Taiwan Policy

The current posture of deliberate ambiguity that the United States maintains towards Taiwan is increasingly proving to be a double-edged sword. While ambiguity was once an effective deterrence tool-kept adversaries guessing about the extent of American intervention-this strategy now risks sending mixed signals amid intensifying Chinese assertiveness. As China expands its military presence and…

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Author : Charlotte Adams

Publish date : 2025-06-06 01:44:00

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