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US strategists debate ending Taiwan's "strategic ambiguity" policy

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A group of realist US strategists is advocating for an end to the long-standing policy of "strategic ambiguity" regarding Taiwan. This policy, which has aimed to deter China from military action while preventing Taiwan from declaring independence, is being re-evaluated due to China's military growth and perceived fragility in US military capabilities. Some experts suggest that the original rationale for strategic ambiguity no longer holds, as China's military is now a significant force, and the US faces potential limitations in munitions and naval power for a major conflict. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Albee Zhang ·

    Is this the best time for US strategists to push for abandoning ambiguity on Taiwan?

    For nearly five decades, the United States’ Taiwan policy has centred on strategic ambiguity by not declaring whether it would intervene militarily in a potential Taiwan conflict. This policy – designed to deter Beijing from using force while preventing Taipei from formally decla…

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