As the results of the U.S. midterms come into focus, it seems likely that the same America First foreign policy will continue to undergird the White House’s international decision-making.

Far from the “red wave” many predicted beforehand, the Republicans appear to have eeked out the narrowest of majorities in the House while losing the Senate. U.S. allies like South Korea are watching these unexpected results and considering the unpredictability of voters in several states as Seoul attempts to prepare for the 2024 presidential election. 

In the meantime, the Biden administration will likely continue to see Asia as mostly