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The ongoing process of global transformation introduces a significant element of uncertainty into predicting the development of situations in particularly sensitive areas. Among these, Taiwan and its surrounding region continue to be one of the most dangerous.

Despite threats by the new US administration to impose duties on semiconductors that would hit Taipei, for Washington the defense cooperation with the island serves as an important deterrent to the PRC.

Taiwan faces mounting challenges as the Trump administration reshapes U.S. foreign policy, demanding greater defense spending while signaling reduced military support against China.