Brahma Chellaney On Taiwan: At last, some good news for Taiwan’s security — Taiwan’s strategic position gets a boost from JapanThe Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has long been expansionist and contemptuous of international law. It marks a strategic inflection point for Taiwan’s security environment. For the first time in decades, Japan is moving decisively from strategic ambiguity toward strategic clarity — and that shift matters enormously for Taiwan’s future. Geography has always made Japan central to Taiwan’s security. Compared with a year ago, Taiwan’s strategic position is stronger.

Source: Taipei Times March 01, 2026 16:28 UTC