Tag: Taiwan
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The Taiwan Triangle: Assumptions, Lies, and a Global Cold-Overlap
The Taiwan Triangle: Assumptions, Lie, and the High-Stakes Reality Two weeks of rapid diplomacy, verbal skirmishing, and shifting military posture have once again framed the Taiwan question as a three-way triangle: Xi Jinping’s calculus on unification, Lai Ching-te’s political signaling about independence, and the United States’ ambiguous pledge to defend Taiwan. Put plainly: if one…
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The US-Taiwan Triangle: Which Assumption Is the Lie and Why It Matters
Introduction: The Triangle of Assumptions The current debate over Taiwan’s future often reduces to a simple triad of bold assertions: Xi Jinping cannot absorb Taiwan, Lai Ching-te cannot declare independence, and Donald Trump will defend Taiwan if China attacks. Analysts across the spectrum say two of these statements rest on solid ground while one rests…
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The fragile triangle: Taiwan, the US, and a dangerous lie
Introduction: A triangle built on assumptions Recent debates about Taiwan hinge on three stark assumptions: Xi Jinping cannot absorb Taiwan, Lai Ching-te cannot declare independence, and Donald Trump will defend Taiwan if China attacks. Two of these claims appear to hold, while one is a dangerous lie that could mislead policy, risk miscalculation, and raise…
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World War Three: How and Where Next Global Conflict Could Unfold
Overview: What a ‘Third World War’ Might Actually Look Like The phrase World War Three often evokes dramatic, cinematic battles. In reality, the next global conflict, if it comes, is likely to unfold in fragments: rapid escalations, hybrid warfare, and a blend of conventional, cyber, and economic tools. Analysts stress that a more likely scenario…
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World War Three: How and where a new global conflict could unfold in the modern era
Introduction: A wary landscape for global security Many experts warn that a single miscalculation could escalate regional clashes into a broader confrontation. The idea of World War Three often feels theoretical, yet the mechanisms that could spark a global conflict are real: dense alliance networks, advanced weaponry, and rapid political shifts. This analysis looks at…
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Wargaming World War Three: Where the Next Global Conflict Could Unfold
Introduction: A debated horizon, not a forecast The idea of World War Three is a perennial topic in political theatre, but the question remains pressing: if a broader conflict were to erupt, where might it begin and how could it unfold? Analysts who track defence, diplomacy, and deterrence argue that the next global clash is…
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Quad in Beijing Signals Message to China Over Taiwan Tensions
Quad Ambassadors Stage Rare Public Show in Beijing In a move that surprised many observers, the ambassadors of the Quad — India, the United States, Australia and Japan — held a rare public meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. The event, notable for its public nature in the Chinese capital, was interpreted by observers as a…
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Rare Quad Meeting in Beijing Sends Signals Amid Taiwan Tensions
Beijing Hosts a Notable Quad Gathering In an unusual public display, the ambassadors of the Quad nations — India, the United States, Australia, and Japan — gathered for a meeting in Beijing. The event, described by participants and observers as a rare overture, took place at a time of heightened sensitivity over Taiwan and regional…
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Rare Quad meet in Beijing signals unity amid Taiwan tensions
Quad Diplomacy in Beijing: A Rare Public Assembly In a potentially significant diplomatic gesture, the ambassadors of the Quad—India, the United States, Australia, and Japan—convened for a rare public meeting in Beijing. The gathering, a notable deviation from the more common behind‑the‑scenes style of Quad engagements, occurred as tensions related to Taiwan and broader regional…
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Rare Quad Meet in Beijing as Indian Envoy Sends Message to China Amid Taiwan Tensions
Overview: A Rare Quad Gathering in Beijing A rare Quad meet took place in Beijing, drawing attention from regional capitals and foreign ministries. The gathering, which included diplomats and representatives affiliated with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, was notable for its location and the presence of an Indian envoy. The event occurred at a time when…