It’s Time to Invite Taiwan to RIMPAC
Center for International Maritime Security
“Though lacking official recognition as an independent country by the United States and many of its allies, Taiwan is not isolated. U.S. policy, as codified in the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), commits the United States to make available ‘defense articles and defense services in such quantity as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability,’ and to ‘maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security’ of the people of Taiwan. Inclusion in RIMPAC [Rim of the Pacific Exercise] would help operationalize this policy while remaining consistent with the U.S. One China policy.”
“Congress continues to reaffirm bipartisan support for Taiwan’s self-defense. The FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions to strengthen military cooperation and enhance deterrence through initiatives like the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative. Including Taiwan in exercises alongside Japan, Australia, and other regional partners would be a natural extension of these legislative efforts.”
Source: CIMS