Japan 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 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.
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