Allied ‘Flexible Ambiguity’ and the Expanding Coalition Signaling on Taiwan
The source argues that U.S. allies have played a larger, more independent role in shaping Taiwan’s international space and influencing U.S. policy than is commonly acknowledged, with Japan as the pivotal case. Since 2020, allied statements and actions emphasizing Taiwan Strait stability have increased, but their deterrent value depends on consistent coordination and practical policy follow-through.