How Can Washington Break Beijing’s Encirclement of Taiwan?
The future of Taiwan is increasingly being defined not just by military maneuvers but by a widening strategic contest. In this article, our fellow examines how Washington can navigate Beijing’s encirclement tactics, using diplomacy, alliances, and economic measures to counter rising pressure in the Taiwan Strait.
For readers interested in U.S.-China relations and Indo-Pacific security, this piece offers a sharp look at how strategy and restraint intersect in one of the world’s most tense flashpoints. Read the full article to explore potential pathways forward, the risks of escalation, and the opportunities for recalibrating U.S. policy.
James Borton, Senior Fellow at FPI, wrote inThe Diplomat on July 10, 2025, examining Washington’s strategic options to counter Beijing’s encirclement of Taiwan.