The April 16 meeting at the White House between President Joe Biden of the United States and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan underscored the strong alliance between their powerful
The two leaders publicly emphasized “the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,” and their commitment to “peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.” They also went on the record expressing strong concern regarding Beijing’s suppression of freedom in Hong Kong and persecution of the Uyghur ethnic minority.
April 27, 2021
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The debate over whether to stick to strategic ambiguity or opt for clarity on U.S. policy toward the defense of Taiwan has been under the spotlight recently. This reflects the rise of instability across the strait, and China’s growing military drills in the region. Taiwan was pointed out as the “most dangerous flashpoint in the world for a possible war,” in a recent Council on Foreign Relations report, rising to a Tier 1 risk for the first time in.
U.S. policy toward Taiwan and cross-strait issues has a profound impact on the peace and stability of the region. Any actions by the parties in the China-Taiwan-U.S. triangular relationship will set off a chain of reactions, for better or for worse. Therefore, determining whether strategic ambiguity or clarity can best maintain peace and stability in the region is of vital importance. We argue that the long-standing policy of strategic ambiguity employed by the United States can best keep Taiwan safe a