Trump's bullying diplomacy harks back to Yalta-era world order

Greenland, Panama proposals show incoming leader's focus on force over norms

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appears more interested in negotiating one-on-one with leaders like Russian President Vladimir Putin than coordinating with American allies. (Sputnik/Kremlin via Reuters)

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

TOKYO -- With days to go before his inauguration, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is already causing alarm with proposals to seize control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, as well as his refusal to rule out the use of military or economic force to do so.

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