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U.S. alliances
![No, India Wouldn't Benefit From a Trump Presidency in the United States No, India Wouldn't Benefit From a Trump Presidency in the United States](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-12_05-47-57.jpg)
No, India Wouldn't Benefit From a Trump Presidency in the United States
By Ankit Panda
Donald Trump becoming U.S. president would certainly not be good news for New Delhi.
![Donald Trump's Pivot From Asia: It's Gonna' Be Yuge Donald Trump's Pivot From Asia: It's Gonna' Be Yuge](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-02_01-29-49.jpg)
Donald Trump's Pivot From Asia: It's Gonna' Be Yuge
By Ankit Panda
Trump would pivot away from Asia and make Asia pay for it.
![Why US Allies Shouldn’t Free Ride Why US Allies Shouldn’t Free Ride](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-20_08-50-20.jpg)
Why US Allies Shouldn’t Free Ride
By James R. Holmes
Apathy kills in alliance politics. U.S. allies should begin defending themselves if they want America to defend them.
![Should China Welcome an Asian NATO? Should China Welcome an Asian NATO?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-04-30_04-13-18.jpg)
Should China Welcome an Asian NATO?
By Zachary Keck
If China is truly concerned about a remilitarized Japan, it should embrace an Asian NATO.
![Stand With Our Ally in Tokyo Stand With Our Ally in Tokyo](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-02-17_18-32-39.jpg)
Stand With Our Ally in Tokyo
By Rep. J. Randy Forbes
For seven decades the US-Japan alliance has been the cornerstone of peace in Asia. Never has it been as vital as today.
![Obama’s Asia Trip Itinerary Released Obama’s Asia Trip Itinerary Released](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sizes/thumbnail/890_5242ab0b4e9f5.jpg)
Obama’s Asia Trip Itinerary Released
By Zachary Keck
In late April President Obama will travel to Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines.
![The Weakest Link: How China Seeks to Destabilize the US-ROK-Japan Triangle The Weakest Link: How China Seeks to Destabilize the US-ROK-Japan Triangle](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-02-10_14-39-37.jpg)
The Weakest Link: How China Seeks to Destabilize the US-ROK-Japan Triangle
By Jin Kai
China believes it can drive a wedge in the U.S. alliance structure by expanding its ties with South Korea.
![How A2/AD Can Defeat China How A2/AD Can Defeat China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/19806_5285fb275340d.jpg)
How A2/AD Can Defeat China
A new report by the Rand Corporation calls for turning China’s A2/AD strategy on its head.
![The Case for a Trans-Pacific Naval Partnership The Case for a Trans-Pacific Naval Partnership](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18803_52809c18ccefa.jpg)
The Case for a Trans-Pacific Naval Partnership
The U.S. and allies should form a naval counterpart to the TPP to ensure maritime security in the region.
![Will Balancing Against China Provoke or Deter It? Will Balancing Against China Provoke or Deter It?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18784_52809c13c9563.jpg)
Will Balancing Against China Provoke or Deter It?
Asian states vehemently deny they are balancing against China. They better hope Beijing doesn’t believe them.
![Rebalancing Alliances: The Forgotten Side of the US Pivot Rebalancing Alliances: The Forgotten Side of the US Pivot](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18779_52809c120c919.jpg)
Rebalancing Alliances: The Forgotten Side of the US Pivot
The rebalancing of the US-Japan and US-ROK alliances proves that the pivot to Asia is alive and well.
![How US Diplomats Keep the Peace in Asia How US Diplomats Keep the Peace in Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18754_52809bae9b605.jpg)
How US Diplomats Keep the Peace in Asia
The US must avoid signaling too much commitment to its allies, lest it make them risk-acceptant.