Why Donald Trump Has Put Asia on the Precipice of a Nuclear Arms Race

Why Donald Trump has put Asia on the precipice of a nuclear arms race

In Seoul, Tokyo and even Taipei, a once-unthinkable idea — building nuclear weapons — has begun to look disturbingly pragmatic.

Trump risks igniting an East Asian nuclear arms race

For the past 75 years, America’s nuclear umbrella has been the keystone that has kept East Asia’s great‑power rivalries from turning atomic. President Donald Trump’s second‑term “strategic reset” now threatens to crack that arch. By pressuring allies to shoulder more of the defence burden, hinting that US forces might walk if the cheques do not […] The post Trump risks igniting an East Asian nuclear arms race appeared first on Asia Times.

The End of Extended Deterrence in Asia?

China is chipping away at America’s security guarantees to its allies.

Is Extended Deterrence in Asia Coming to an End?

The Future of Extended Deterrence in Asia: A New Era? As the geopolitical landscape shifts rapidly, the principle of extended deterrence—where a nuclear state pledges to protect its allies from nuclear threats—faces significant challenges in Asia. With escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula and China’s assertive military actions causing concern, doubts about the reliability and effectiveness of U.S. security commitments have come to the for…