US Allies in East Asia Fear the Worst: Can They Survive 'Trumpian Abandonment'?
President Donald Trump’s envoys have told Asian governments to take more responsibility for their own security | World News
In East Asia, the United States is viewed as a partner with a history of broken promises. American demands on its allies, such as South Korea, have become increasingly one-sided, leaving regional governments to wonder if they can hedge against the risk of being abandoned. Observers describe the US as both fickle and jealous, raising concerns about the reliability of its long-standing alliances in the region.
