Washington’s transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-US officials warn
- Posted on October 8, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Former U.S. government officials express concern that Washington's approach to Taiwan policy prioritizes short-term commercial interests over long-term regional stability. This transactional strategy risks undermining security frameworks in the Indo-Pacific, potentially emboldening Beijing and destabilizing allies. Experts warn that sustainable Taiwan relations require strategic consistency beyond immediate economic gains, emphasizing the need for comprehensive policy alignment with broader geopolitical objectives in Asia.
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