BELLOCCHI Luke P. <br/><br/>
The strategic importance of Taiwan to the United States and its allies:  part one/ 
Luke P. Bellocchi 
<br/><br/> This article presents four factors to consider in evaluating Taiwan's strategic importance to the United States and its allies and answers a question often raised at forums concerning the Indo-Pacific: "Why should the United States care" about this small island in the Pacific? The response often given is simply US credibility, and while this is an important factor, this article reviews a wider array of possible factors to consider when answering their question.  The study of these factors should assist US military and policy practitioners in accurately evaluating the related strategic environment. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>TAIWAN<br/>UNITED STATES