US Allies Adapt to Trump’s Era

Dujarric examines how traditional U.S. allies in Asia—Japan, South Korea, Australia—are recalibrating their security and economic policies in response to President Trump’s “America First” stance. He notes that allies are seeking diversified partnerships to hedge U.S. policy volatility and maintain regional stability.\n\nHe recommends deeper trilateral cooperation, enhanced multilateral frameworks like the Quad, and increased defense burden-sharing. By bolstering self-reliant capabilities while sustaining alliance ties, U.S. partners can preserve deterrence and economic integration in an unpredictable era.