The relations of Taiwan dates back historically, as it became an island contested by the Chinese for centuries to bring under its control. The struggle between the two states was a result of two political ideologies, fighting for their righteous claims, in order to prevail in the region. The Taiwan issue has long been a complex and contentious topic in East Asia, due to the conflicting claims of both China and Taiwan.
China considers Taiwan as an integral part of its territory, and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve reunification, while Taiwan operates as a separate, self-governing entity with its own government, military, and international relations
The United States, as a key player in the region, has a significant interest in the Taiwan issue and has formulated policies to address the conflicts surrounding it.
This paper explores the Taiwan issue and analyzes the United States’ policy towards the conflicts, examining the historical background, contemporary dynamics, strategic implications and potential challenges that encompass the issue. The Taiwan issue has been discussed under the theoretical perspective of Power Transition Theory, as proposed by Kenneth Organski, where powerful states become more powerful and become assertive in the region, in order to become the regional hegemon, therefore changing the dynamics of the region and becoming more and more aggressive.
The Taiwan Issue – Regional Policies Towards the Conflict
Abdur Rahim Gul is currently a Strategic Studies student at the National Defense University (NDU), providing his research and insights into weapons, arms control, disarmament, geopolitics, human security and other national security related topics.
