By law, the U.S. is required to help Taiwan defend itself, and the U.S. trains Taiwanese soldiers, sells Taiwan weapons, and in recent years has advanced regional alliances while expanding its own military presence. There is now a public debate about whether Taiwan is spending enough on its defense, whether Ukraine is either a distraction or a test case, and whether defending Taiwan is a vital U.S. interest. Randall Schriver, Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indonesia-Pacific Affairs: Well, our law says any threat to Taiwan is of grave concern, and that's a view that's been held for decades.
Author: Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
Published at: 2025-05-20 22:35:19
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