The Debate on US Taiwan Policy
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For decades, American foreign policy on Taiwan has been rooted in strategic ambiguity—policy shorthand implying the US would militarily defend Taiwan from China without actually making an official commitment. After China’s President Xi Jinping’s call for “reunification” with Taiwan and record military presence near the island, is it time to rethink this approach? Rand Corporation’s Michael Mazarr and the US Navy's Commander Michele Lowe join Deep Dish to explore the options in a constructive debate on the benefits—and costs—of a shift in policy.
This episode originally aired on March 25, 2021.
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