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Right, but I think it's reasonably to distinguish between American policy in Taiwan which is to maintain a status quo/peace, and policy in other areas which is.

• roenxi 4y ago
  It is very easy to differentiate between US foreign policy in Europe and Asia. But if the situation in Asia were to change - say because China invaded Taiwan - it is likely that the US would change their activities too. And if it is anything like their approach in Europe, they'd probably move in and escalate. So in a scenario where China invades another country and triggers a global economic meltdown it is still possible that the US would swoop in and cause the most damage. The Ukraine thing would probably be all over by now if not for the US deciding to set up a proxy war on Russia's borders. I don't think there is any contention on that either, the only argument is whether it was a good idea or not. If the US wasn't involved in Europe, it is likely that there wouldn't be a crisis of the magnitude that is unfolding. When the US invaded numerous middle eastern countries, the Asians pursued policies of de-escalation (realistically, there were no alternatives) and the the crisis stayed relatively contained.
  • ceejayoz 4y ago
    > The Ukraine thing would probably be all over by now if not for the US deciding to set up a proxy war on Russia's borders. That's like saying the Iraq War ended in 2003. The death and repression would just be getting started.