The Indo-Pacific is not merely a theater of military competition but a battlefield of economic and technological integration. The global supply chain, particularly regarding advanced semiconductors, is inextricably linked to the stability of the Taiwan Strait. Any disruption in this region would have immediate and devastating consequences for the global economy, potentially triggering a financial crisis that would dwarf previous downturns. Consequently, the strategic calculus for China is a delicate balance: the desire for national rejuvenation against the risk of an economic isolation that could undermine its internal stability. The emergence of the “AUKUS” alliance and the strengthening of the “Quad” reflect a concerted effort by democratic nations to create a deterrent framework that makes the cost of aggression in the Pacific prohibitively high. Continue reading…
