►The US approach to global governance in the post-Cold War era has faced challenges at home and abroad. ►A second Trump administration is expected to bring shifts to the US role in global governance, deviating from established practices. ►Asian allies and partners navigate opportunities and risks in their engagement with the US.   How should America’s foreign policy partners in Asia allocate ...

►A second Trump administration could undermine global governance by prioritizing unilateralism and national interests over multilateral cooperation, as seen during the first Trump administration. ►However, global governance remains crucial for addressing the multiple crises in international society. ►To strengthen global governance, international cooperation must expand to include emerging economies and n...

▶️ Trump 2.0 and US-South Korea Relations: Donald Trump's re-election as US president introduces significant uncertainty for US-South Korea relations, with potential challenges such as renegotiation of the Special Measures Agreement, changes to KORUS Free Trade Agreement tariffs, troop withdrawals, and shifts in nuclear deterrence policies. ▶️ US-China Rivalry's Impact: The intensifying US-China rivalry un...

►Will the actions of Donald Trump's administration in the Indo-Pacific be a continuation of the dynamics created by previous US administrations? ►Will the mechanisms for regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, in particular the Aukus and the Quad, withstand a new Donald Trump presidency? ►A return to power by Donald Trump could weaken ongoing efforts to build a coherent and resilient security architec...

▶️ The second Trump administration is poised to significantly alter U.S. foreign and security policies, moving away from the rules-based international order and focusing on transactional relationships. This shift poses challenges for U.S. allies, including South Korea. ▶️ South Korea faces tough decisions, including increased defense cost-sharing and navigating potential unilateral U.S.-North Kor...

► Accelerationists across the ideological spectrum—right-wing, left-wing, and techno-optimist—share the belief that disruption and chaos are necessary preludes to the emergence of a new socio-political and economic order. ► Trump’s reelection is expected to amplify systemic chaos by dismantling global governance structures, heightening racial conflict, and deregulating digital technologies, a...

▶️ Global Divisions and Shifting Norms: 2024 underscores deepening global divisions between developed and developing nations, as evidenced by the climate COP29 in Baku. This shift challenges traditional Western-led global norms and opens opportunities for emerging economies to influence new systems. ▶️ Impact of a Second Trump Presidency: A Trump return may reshape global governance, with cascadi...

▶️The election of Donald Trump in November 2024 has intensified debates about the Russia-Ukraine war, with Trump advocating for swift negotiations that could involve significant territorial concessions by Ukraine while raising concerns about the implications for NATO and global security.   ▶️South Korea faces strategic challenges as it balances its alliance with the U.S., cautious consideration of ...

▶ The United States' reduced interest in global leadership, especially under Trump’s policies, is leading to a retreat from liberal internationalism, opening opportunities for China to expand its influence and shape a world order that prioritizes its own interests. ▶ American allies, particularly in Asia, face the prospect of increased pressure to accommodate or counterbalance China's influence as the US sca...

▶ Significant changes are expected in global climate governance with Donald Trump returning to the White House as President of the United States. ▶ The shift in U.S. policy may not be as dramatic in concrete terms as it seems. Instead of a wholesale reversal, it may represent more of an inaction—a continuation of policies that seek to protect American energy industries and avoid creating an uncertain en...

► U.S. foreign policy under Trump’s 2024 victory is expected to be more transactional, focusing on short-term political gains and breaking with Biden-era policies on climate, NATO, and energy. ► While bipartisan support exists for U.S. bases in South Korea and addressing North Korea’s nuclear threat, Trump’s unpredictable approach could lead to a reduced commitment to Taiwan and NATO. ► Trump’s re...

► Through its engagement with the Pacific Islands, Seoul can strengthen the US-ROK alliance by supporting Washington’s regional objectives in a way that is not clearly anti-China. ► As a country with high levels of technological, managerial, and educational expertise, the ROK is well placed to support the efforts of the USA, Australia, and New Zealand to help the Pacific Island states develop prosperous econ...