South Korea’s President Lee Faces the ‘Trump Risk’ Amid Shifting U.S. Alliances
As President Lee Jae Myung steps onto the world stage, South Korea must confront the unpredictability of Trump’s transactional diplomacy—testing America’s alliances and regional security in the face of rising threats from China, North Korea, and Russia.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is confronting a critical foreign policy challenge mere months after taking office, as he prepares for back-to-back summits in Tokyo and Washington. These meetings come at a time when America First policies under Donald Trump have unsettled traditional alliances, forcing Washington’s partners to reconsider their positions amid shifting trade demands and security commitments. How Long Will America’s Allies Bear the Burden of Trump’s Transactional Demands? Lee’s visit to Japan on August 23-24 and his subsequent meeting with Trump on August 25 spotlight the difficult tightrope that South Korea must walk. Trump's approach to allies...
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