The Taiwan Strait Must Not Spiral While the Middle East Burns
With escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait and a crisis in the Middle East, America's strategic bandwidth is stretched thin, requiring Washington to manage risks in both regions. The US needs to send consistent signals to China while pushing Taiwan to strengthen its defenses and avoid provocative rhetoric, ensuring the island's security without escalating conflict. Ultimately, Washington must prioritize maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait through effective diplomacy and a focus on making Taiwan defensible.