U.S. Allies and the Taiwan Strait

Name: U.S. Allies and the Taiwan Strait
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Adam P. Liff (Indiana University)

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English

Cambridge University Press
05 February 2026

Liberalism & centre democratic ideologies; Arms negotiation & control; Investment treaties & disputes

Series: Elements in Politics and Society in East Asia

Against the backdrop of worsening tensions across the Taiwan Strait, this Element analyzes the positions and policies vis-à-vis Taiwan of six major democratic US treaty allies-Japan, Australia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Germany-and the European Union. Historically and today, these US partners have exercised far greater agency supporting Taiwan's international space and cross-Strait stability-in key instances even blazing early trails Washington would later follow-than the overwhelmingly US-centric academic and policy discourse generally suggests. Decades ago, each crafted an intentionally ambiguous official position regarding Taiwan's status that effectively granted subsequent political leaders considerable flexibility to operationalize their government's 'One China' policy and officially 'unofficial' relationship with Taiwan. Today, intensifying cross-Strait frictions ensure that US allies' policy choices will remain critical factors affecting the status quo's sustainability and democratic Taiwan's continued viability as an autonomous international actor. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

By: Adam P. Liff (Indiana University)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 172g
ISBN: 9781009405669
ISBN 10: 1009405667
Series: Elements in Politics and Society in East Asia
Pages: 110
Publication Date: 05 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. 'One China' and the Taiwan Strait: the distinction between Beijing's 'Principle' and the US and Allies' 'Policies'; 3. Indo-Pacific Allies: Japan, South Korea, and Australia; 4. European Allies and Partners: the UK, France, Germany, the EU, and NATO; 5. Discussion and major takeaways; 6. Conclusion; References.