Asia-Pacific
Taiwan shouldn't become the thorn we use to provoke China
There is a reason US strategic ambiguity has worked for 40 years
December 24, 2025
There is a reason US strategic ambiguity has worked for 40 years
Leaders there, and the public, remain deeply wary of supporting American military operations beyond the peninsula — especially over Taiwan
The brand new Japanese prime minister set off a firestorm by implying war with China if Beijing attacked Taiwan
Rep. Adam Smith recently led a congressional delegation with a wild idea: Visiting Beijing and talking to Chinese leaders
LDP leader Sanae Takaichi could use a primer on deterrence and the best way to help defend Taiwan without provoking a war
Regional leaders are tired of the geopolitical jousting and great power squeeze on their governments and militaries
