'America First' didn't just return — it has always been there

The Trump administration is no different from previous administrations and remains as inherently 'America First' as ever.

The Japan Times
Trump inherits a stronger Indo-Pacific alliance and institutions built on the recognition of the need for action in an evolving security environment. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/01/21/world/donald-trump-commences-his-second-term/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #joebiden #us #indopacific #china #indopacificusrelations #defense
Will Trump sustain or squander Biden's Indo-Pacific gains?

The legacy of the Joe Biden administration could prove fleeting, however, the result of missteps by Washington or developments in allied states.

The Japan Times