Eurasia, Not Indo-Pacific, Seen as Key Theater in Next Taiwan Deterrence Phase

A War on the Rocks analysis argues that the next phase of Taiwan deterrence will pivot from the Indo-Pacific maritime theater to the Eurasian landmass, where China is building alternative trade and energy corridors beyond U.S. military reach. The piece contends Washington's focus on the Indo-Pacific may be misplaced, as competition will increasingly center on pipelines, swing states, and Silk Road-overlapping alignments. This is an analytical argument, not a confirmed policy shift, but it signals a potential strategic debate within U.S. defense circles.