SYDNEY/DARWIN, Australia -- Australia, Japan and the U.S. are moving to solidify their strategic partnership as Asia braces for potential instability in the lead-up to Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Experts say U.S. partners need to demonstrate how alliances benefit Washington

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles, second from right, and Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, second from left, hold a meeting in Darwin, Australia, on Nov. 17. (Photo courtesy of Japanese Ministry of Defense/Kyodo)
SYDNEY/DARWIN, Australia -- Australia, Japan and the U.S. are moving to solidify their strategic partnership as Asia braces for potential instability in the lead-up to Donald Trump's return to the White House.