Safeguarding Taiwan's Future: An American Interest

The strategic importance of Taiwan is multifaceted. Economically, Taiwan supports American jobs and strengthens supply chains. Geopolitically, it serves as a counterweight to China's authoritarianism. The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 underscores America's interest in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

The military balance in the Taiwan Strait is shifting, with China's PLA outnumbering Taiwan's forces. However, Taiwan possesses advantages, including geography, a strong civil society, and deepening ties with the U.S. and its allies. Expediting arms deliveries to Taiwan, strengthening food and energy reserves, and deepening economic ties are crucial steps to deter conflict.

Former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell emphasized that Taiwan produces over 90 percent of the world's most advanced semiconductors and acts as an international example of freedom and democracy. Supporting Taiwan is not just good policy but a global credibility test for the United States.

Taiwan is a key economic partner, a major importer of U.S. agricultural products, and a vital source of advanced semiconductors. Its democratic values also stand in contrast to China's authoritarian regime.

A war over Taiwan could have devastating economic consequences, potentially wiping out $10 trillion from the global GDP and plunging the U.S. into a deep depression.

The U.S. should expedite arms deliveries to Taiwan, strengthen Taiwan's food and energy reserves, boost military and disaster relief training programs, and deepen economic ties.

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