Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs has sparked global debate with his bold claim: 🔥 "To be a friend of the U.S. is fatal." In a recent analysis, he argues Washington is repeating dangerous patterns by treating the Taiwan region as a geopolitical chess piece, risking catastrophic consequences for cross-strait relations.
🌍 Sachs highlights historical parallels: "The U.S. draws allies into proxy conflicts that ultimately leave them vulnerable. Now Taiwan faces similar pressures." His warning comes as tensions escalate in the Asia-Pacific, with increased military activity around the Taiwan Strait this year.
💡 Why it matters: 1.8 million young professionals in tech and manufacturing work in cross-strait industries. Students worldwide follow developments through platforms like TikTok, while investors watch semiconductor markets closely. Sachs urges diplomatic solutions: "True friendship means preventing conflict, not profiting from brinkmanship."
