Allies in Tokyo, Seoul, and across the Indo-Pacific are naturally curious what change in the White House would mean for their region. Strategic unpredictability was a hallmark of President Trump’s national security policy and forced our adversaries to tread carefully. They should understand that a return to ‘America First’ means a return to principles of ‘Peace through Strength’ that will strengthen our alliances and deter Chinese aggression.
Conservative ‘America First’ leaders recognize that U.S. alliances with Japan, South Korea, and others in the Indo-Pacific have kept the peace and promoted stability and prosperity in Asia since the end of World War II. Out of the ashes of that war, Japan has become one of our closest and most trusted allies. America’s relationship with South Korea is equally strong and has successfully deterred North Korean advances across the DMZ for over 70 years. Our support for Taiwan’s security and democracy has helped maintain the island’s freedom in the face of the CCP’s threats. These are accomplishments that ‘America First’ leaders cherish and are determined to advance.
U.S. foreign policy requires regular resets to maintain focus on the needs of the American people. Our strategy in …
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