US-Taiwan-China Conundrum And The Limits of the American Global Power
The notion of American hegemony and predominance in geopolitical power games is steadily declining, as witnessed in its capitulation to China's diktats in recent times, including on Tawain. Biden’s strong reassurance of its One China Policy, aimed at not upsetting the Chinese establishment has raised eyebrows on the real depth of the strategic commitment of the USA towards Taiwan. With the world order experiencing a constant churn, time and again, a golden opportunity has been given to the Chinese, on a platter to take precedence as “the” global hegemon.
The recently held elections in Taiwan have created turbulent waves and irked-up sharp reactions from China. The ruling party in Taiwan, the Democratic Progressive Party, has made a comeback with a thumping majority. Its new preside...