The US and Japan in the post-postwar era: Gerald Curtis (29)

The US and Japan in the post-postwar era: Gerald Curtis

Tokyo can fill the void left by Trump through humanitarian aid, development, and regional engagement.

The author, Gerald Curtis, notes that Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20, promising to replace the postwar rules-based international order with a transactional "America First" strategy.

He has proved to be true to his word, moving with uncommon speed to undo a system that has been a critical part of the framework for international relations for the past 80 years.

Author's summary: Tokyo can fill the Trump void through humanitarian aid.

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