What about Taiwan? Why US foreign policy is now all about the western hemisphere
The US State Department's strategic plan for 2026-2030 prioritizes the Western Hemisphere over the Indo-Pacific region, notably omitting any specific mention of Taiwan. This contrasts with the White House's National Security Strategy, which identifies deterring conflict over Taiwan as a key priority.

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AI-generatedThe US State Department's strategic plan for 2026-2030 prioritizes the Western Hemisphere over the Indo-Pacific region, notably omitting any specific mention of Taiwan. This contrasts with the White House's National Security Strategy, which identifies deterring conflict over Taiwan as a key priority. While the State Department plan lists peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific as a goal, its primary focus, after national security, is on the Western Hemisphere. This shift in focus within the State Department's long-term planning has raised concerns among observers regarding Washington's perceived insecurity concerning Taiwan and a potential downgrading of the island's importance in US foreign policy. Both the National Security Strategy and the State Department's plan emphasize the importance of the Western Hemisphere.
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4 extractedThe White House’s National Security Strategy (NSS) considers deterring a conflict over Taiwan a priority.
The State Department's plan prioritizes the western hemisphere after national security.
The US State Department's Agency Strategic Plan does not mention Taiwan as a priority for the next five years.
Observers said that the decision reflected Washington’s sense of insecurity on Taiwan.