Michael Vatikiotis is a writer and international conflict mediator. He is the author of several books on Asian politics. The views expressed here are his own.
As US military power and reach fray, allies fear they may be left stranded

U.S. and South Korean soldiers take part in a joint river-crossing exercise as a part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on March 20, 2025. © Reuters
Michael Vatikiotis is a writer and international conflict mediator. He is the author of several books on Asian politics. The views expressed here are his own.