
Taiwan’s divided politics undermine defense resolve as Trump returns
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan’s political landscape has long been marked by division, particularly between the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the more China-friendly Kuomintang (KMT). This polarization can complicate the island’s defense strategy, especially in the context of heightened tensions with China and a changing geopolitical landscape influenced by U.S. politics. With…