An Unrecognized Ally The Transition of the U.S.-Taiwan Military Relations Since 1979

An Unrecognized Ally: The Transition of the U.S.-Taiwan Military Relations Since 1979 by Tony C.K. To
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B09TZZ78D8 | 155 pages | EPUB | 0.20 Mb
The relations between the United States and Taiwan is a rare, if not only, relations in the history of international relations. Taiwan, is a de facto military ally of the United States. However, the United States doesn't recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state. How come the United States would build up military alliance with a government she even recognizes as a state? And how is it possible the United States selling billions of dollar worth weapons to this "non-state actor"? Furthermore, the relations between the United States and Taiwan was never pure economical, but based in a morale support with realpolitik interest of the U.S.