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Analysis Trump and Ishiba tighten US-Japan alliance as South Korea watches on warilyJapan secures stronger security and economic commitments while South Korea risks marginalization amid leadership turmoil Japan has decisively positioned itself as the United States’ most important Indo-Pacific ally under President Donald Trump, leaving South Korea in an increasingly reactive position on security, trade and economic strategy. The U.S.-Japan summit between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba marked a critical shift in regional power dynamics, reinforcing Tokyo’s role as Washington’s top strategic partner in Asia. Japan is expanding its defense cooperation, military integration and economic ties with the U.S. at a scale that overshadows South Korea’s current role in Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy. While Japan strengthens its influence, South Korea remains politically unstable, with President © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |





