Asia-Pacific
South Korea isn't crazy about US-led anti-China bloc
Leaders there, and the public, remain deeply wary of supporting American military operations beyond the peninsula — especially over Taiwan
December 08, 2025
Leaders there, and the public, remain deeply wary of supporting American military operations beyond the peninsula — especially over Taiwan
The brand new Japanese prime minister set off a firestorm by implying war with China if Beijing attacked Taiwan
Rep. Adam Smith recently led a congressional delegation with a wild idea: Visiting Beijing and talking to Chinese leaders
LDP leader Sanae Takaichi could use a primer on deterrence and the best way to help defend Taiwan without provoking a war
Regional leaders are tired of the geopolitical jousting and great power squeeze on their governments and militaries
Tariffs and the military alliance — paying for it, how it's being deployed — are some of the key issues on the docket for his White House meeting Monday
