The Middle East war is a stress test for TaiwanBy Ma Chun-wei 馬準威The international situation has seen rapidly escalating levels of risk, with conflict striking the Middle East again. For Taiwan, which is highly dependent on fuel imports and foreign trade, this stress test directly threatens national security and economic stability. In terms of energy structure, although Taiwan has steadily reduced its dependency on oil from the Middle East, about 60 percent of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports are still sourced from the region. In modern warfare, command and combat systems are highly dependent on stable power supplies, making energy a core national security issue. The Middle East conflict is not only an external pressure, but also a warning: Geopolitical conflicts quickly translate into domestic risks.

Source: Taipei Times April 09, 2026 17:59 UTC