Demand for lighter defense commitments took Tokyo and Canberra by surprise, as the US government adopts a ‘strategic ambiguity’ stance on the island
The United States government is intensifying pressure on and to clarify its positions if the US government and China entered war by. ELBRIDGE COLBY, Under Secretary of Defense, has discussed this issue in meetings with representatives of the defense areas of both countries, with the objective of strengthening the deterrent in the Pacific region.
The United States are requesting its allies to increase defense investments in response to growing China -related concerns. However, the demand for clearer commitments about Taiwan’s defense caught and canberra by surprise as the US adopts a stance of “strategic ambiguity” in relation to the island. On four occasions, the former president stated that the US would intervene in defense of Taiwan, contrary to the traditional policy of strategic ambiguity. On the other hand,, like other previous presidents, avoided clarifying what his stance would be in a conflict situation.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has stated that it is “difficult to answer a hypothetical question about an” emergency in Taiwan. ” He also said that any answer “would be implemented individually and specifically, according to the Constitution, international law and domestic laws and regulations.”
The Pentagon considers it essential that there are concrete results regarding the increase in defense spending by the allies. Safety dynamics in the Pacific region is constantly evolving, and the United States seeks to ensure that its partners are prepared to face the challenges that may arise.
Posted by Nátaly Tenório
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