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Study warns Taiwan conflict could trigger nuclear escalation

A study by the International Institute for Strategic Studies says a U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan risks nuclear escalation.
WHO: International Institute for Strategic Studies
WHAT: Published a study warning that a U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan risks nuclear escalation and a new arms race.
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 3:37 AM ET
WHERE: Asia-Pacific
WHY: The study warns that a U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan could lead to nuclear escalation.

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