Not Just an Island: Why Geography Should Not Drive U.S. Taiwan Policy
The article argues that Taiwan's position in the first island chain should not be the main reason for American support of the island's security. It holds that policy should centre on preventing a PRC attack and on reputational, democratic and economic factors instead. It notes that senior officials and government strategy reports have stressed Taiwan's geographic location.
Why it matters: The article bears on the security theme by questioning whether geographic arguments strengthen or weaken deterrence in the Taiwan Strait.