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The involvement of the United States and regional allies serves as another vital layer of the Taiwan Trap. Taiwan's defense strategy hinges on the deterrent effect of potential U.S. military support—a variable fraught with uncertainty. Although U.S. doctrine emphasizes strategic ambiguity, history has shown that any act of aggression against Taiwan could trigger a serious geopolitical crisis, drawing in not just the U.S. but potentially other allies, escalating the conflict beyond the immediate scope.