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Trump alliances
![How a Second Trump Term Could Shape the South Korea-U.S. Alliance How a Second Trump Term Could Shape the South Korea-U.S. Alliance](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-36747066094_23d67915e5_z.jpg)
How a Second Trump Term Could Shape the South Korea-U.S. Alliance
By Jihoon Yu and Erik French
Three points of friction could emerge over policy toward North Korea, host-nation support, and China policy.
![What the Return of Trump Would Mean for South Korea What the Return of Trump Would Mean for South Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-03-28-171011.jpg)
What the Return of Trump Would Mean for South Korea
By Clint Work
The former president called into question the U.S. force presence in Korea – the foundation for the alliance.
![The Asia Inheritance: Trump and US Alliances The Asia Inheritance: Trump and US Alliances](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-09-25-16.jpg)
The Asia Inheritance: Trump and US Alliances
By Abraham M. Denmark and Shihoko Goto
U.S. alliances have been tested under the Trump administration – but have also proven more durable than many expected.
![While America Decides, America’s Allies Wait While America Decides, America’s Allies Wait](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-08-20-2.jpg)
While America Decides, America’s Allies Wait
By Yukari Easton
Governments in Asia wonder: If Trump wins re-election, will they still be able to rely on the United States?
![Scott Snyder on Trump, South Korea, and ‘America-First’ Alliance Policy Scott Snyder on Trump, South Korea, and ‘America-First’ Alliance Policy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-43084050850_f0de5a1f7d_k.jpg)
Scott Snyder on Trump, South Korea, and ‘America-First’ Alliance Policy
By Shannon Tiezzi
"One dismisses the president’s longstanding beliefs that allies such as South Korea are free riders at one’s own peril."
![US Interests Are Not Served by Making a Scapegoat of South Korea US Interests Are Not Served by Making a Scapegoat of South Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-01-29-19.jpg)
US Interests Are Not Served by Making a Scapegoat of South Korea
By Sukjoon Yoon
The U.S.-South Korea SMA negotiations have devolved into a blatant shakedown. That's bad for both sides.
![Assessing US Alliance Management in Asia Under the Trump Administration Assessing US Alliance Management in Asia Under the Trump Administration](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap-17303142823931.jpg)
Assessing US Alliance Management in Asia Under the Trump Administration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the developments we have seen in U.S. alliances and partnerships in the region.
![What’s in the New US-Thailand Alliance Joint Vision Statement? What’s in the New US-Thailand Alliance Joint Vision Statement?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-111719-secdef-jv2020-cover-1140x684-1.jpg)
What’s in the New US-Thailand Alliance Joint Vision Statement?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what a notable development in the alliance relationship may mean for its future evolution.
![Who’s Right About the New US-South Korea Joint Military Exercise? Who’s Right About the New US-South Korea Joint Military Exercise?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-24_14-42-58.jpg)
Who’s Right About the New US-South Korea Joint Military Exercise?
By Kyle Ferrier
Making sense of the new Dong Maeng drills.
![The Truth About Trump’s Asia Commitment Problem The Truth About Trump’s Asia Commitment Problem](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-15_15-51-13.jpg)
The Truth About Trump’s Asia Commitment Problem
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The issue is far deeper than some are prepared to acknowledge, and addressing it demands far more than reassurance.
![What Will Donald Trump’s Asia Policy Look Like? What Will Donald Trump’s Asia Policy Look Like?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-09_21-46-38.jpg)
What Will Donald Trump’s Asia Policy Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what America’s incoming president might do.
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