Indo-Pacific |
Authors: Michael A. Hunzeker and Mark A. Christopher
| Reviewed by: Eric Setzekorn
©2026 Eric Setzekorn
This review of
America’s Taiwan Dilemma: Allies’ Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation highlights how Michael A. Hunzeker and Mark A. Christopher assess allied perceptions of US reliability in a Taiwan crisis. Drawing on extensive interviews with policymakers in Australia, Japan, and South Korea, the book argues these perceptions—rather than raw military power alone—will shape allied responses and the broader strategic outcome.
Keywords: Taiwan Strait conflict, China-US rivalry, Indo-Pacific strategy, deterrence, foreign policy