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The rapidly unfolding process of radical transformations on the international stage, largely driven by recent shifts in US policy, the key external pillar of Taiwan’s government, has compelled Taipei to make significant adjustments to its long-standing course of unconditional alignment with Washington.

At the end of June this year, Japan released two government documents dealing with the country’s foreign and defense policy. It seems appropriate to briefly touch upon those aspects that carry the greatest weight today.

In recent weeks, several notable developments have taken place both in Taiwan’s domestic political arena and around the island, significantly complicating the position of the current leadership.