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473 | Dmitri Alperovitch: Why the Fight for Taiwan Will Define the 21st Century

The Realignment

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The Strategic Significance of Taiwan in Global Geopolitics

The chapter delves into the critical importance of Taiwan in the current global power struggle, drawing parallels with historical conflicts and emphasizing its significance beyond the semiconductor industry. It highlights the strategic value of Taiwan from both the US and China's perspectives, exploring how control over Taiwan could shape the balance of power in the Pacific region. The discussion also touches on the complexities and high stakes involved in potential conflicts over Taiwan, including the challenges of invasion, detection, and the use of deterrence tactics.

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