Study Warns U.S.-China Conflict Over Taiwan Risks Nuclear Escalation
A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies warns that a U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan risks nuclear escalation amid rising regional nuclear arsenals and long-range conventional capabilities. The assessment highlights a lack of safeguards between the superpowers, increasing the danger of unchecked conflict. Concerns about U.S. commitment to Taiwan's defense have grown following recent diplomatic interactions, while China maintains pressure on Taiwan, which rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims. The issue is a key topic at the upcoming Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.