Deterrence in retreat: Asia's security architecture faces its Trump test

As US military power and reach fray, allies fear they may be left stranded

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2025-03-20 joint exercise

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.

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