Asia-Pacific
The slow walk of US Marines from Okinawa
Despite years of promises, only a handful of American forces have actually left as fears loom of a rising China
February 27, 2025
Despite years of promises, only a handful of American forces have actually left as fears loom of a rising China
This zero-sum left-right confrontation does not bode well for Korea’s future.
However a coalition is achieved, China hawks will still dominate in Tokyo
Shigeru Ishiba views the relationship as 'asymmetrical' — with Washington largely dictating Tokyo's foreign policy
Only one candidate favors engaging Beijing, and he has the fewest US ties