US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports

Can the Quad Hold the Line on Taiwan?

U.S. calls for clearer commitments on Taiwan underscore the growing pressure on the Quad, as the Taiwan issue increasingly tests the group’s unity and strategic purpose.

US Urges Allies to Prepare for War as Global Tensions Signal 'New Crisis Era'

The United States is reportedly pressing its Pacific allies to prepare for the possibility of war with China over Taiwan, … Read More The post US Urges Allies to Prepare for War as Global Tensions Signal ‘New Crisis Era’ appeared first on Charisma News.

Ol' Taylor, the upward failer, commits to China war. When will the Coalition give him the flick?

Angus Taylor has committed the Coalition to Taiwan's security, and pledged the AUKUS submarines to that task. It's another spectacular example of his poor judgment. The post Ol’ Taylor, the upward failer, commits to China war. When will the Coalition give him the flick? appeared first on Crikey.

Big call over US’ ‘unreasonable’ Taiwan order

A Liberal frontbencher says the United States “can’t expect” Australia to declare its military position on a hypothetical position on Taiwan.

Government should be 'prepared to act' on Taiwan, Angus Taylor says

Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor is calling on the government to "make principled commitments to the security of Taiwan" amid pressure from the United States.

Elbridge Colby Is Right

Foreign Affairs Elbridge Colby Is Right The president should recognize those who are truest to his purported nationalist worldview.  Credit: Dominic Gwinn/Getty Images Elbridge Colby is apparently a troubled man. Bloomberg calls Colby, current undersecretary of defense for policy, a “deep state thinker in a shallow Pentagon”. The Telegraph claims he is a “little known” Pentagon officer who blindsided Trump on Ukraine weapons freeze. POLITICO ra…