Authoritarian Nations Unite for Asian Collective Defense, Yu Links US-Iran War to Taiwan Strategy

The ongoing US-Iran conflict, far from being an isolated event, is intricately linked to the strategic landscape of the Taiwan Strait, according to former National Defense University Political Warfare College Director Yu Tsung-chi. Speaking at the 14th Overseas Taiwanese Affairs Conference, Yu argued that the war bolsters collaboration among "axis of evil" nations, with China playing a key role by providing Iran with crucial intelligence and weaponry to counter US forces.

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The US-Iran war strengthens cooperation among axis of evil countries, and the benefit of authoritarian countries banding together is the activation of an Asian version of NATO's collective defense mechanism aimed at deterring aggression against Taiwan.

Yu posits that this increased solidarity among authoritarian states, particularly China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, paradoxically benefits Taiwan. He believes it accelerates the formation of an "Asian NATO" collective defense mechanism aimed at deterring aggression against the island. The recent "Shoulder-to-Shoulder" joint military exercises, which included Japanese warships transiting the Taiwan Strait, serve as a clear signal of Japan's commitment to Taiwan's security, Yu explained.

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The world is a chessboard with interconnectedness; the Taiwan Strait will not be a single event, and other surrounding countries will also intervene.

From a Taiwanese perspective, this geopolitical maneuvering underscores the critical importance of international alliances and collective security in the face of rising authoritarian influence. While Western media might focus on the immediate US-Iran conflict, Taiwanese analysts like Yu emphasize the interconnectedness of global security, viewing the Taiwan Strait as a central arena in a broader strategic chess game. The article also touches upon Taiwan's international standing, with UN Resolution 2758 being re-examined by various nations, and a call for Taiwan to contribute more to international society through its foreign aid programs, despite its own security challenges and budget constraints in areas like coast guard funding and national defense education.

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UN Resolution 2758 does not represent Taiwan, and this trend is becoming increasingly apparent.