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Lippold: Taiwan's uncertainty weakens case for U.S. defense

Lippold: Taiwan's uncertainty weakens case for U.S. defense

A retired Navy commander doesn't think the United States needs to pick a fight with China to defend Taiwan while the island's own population remains divided over its future.

Chad Groening
May 15, 2026
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