Analyst: US allies in Asia risk abandonment

A Filipino defense analyst says President Donald Trump's actions toward NATO and Ukraine mean allies in Asia cannot count on US support. Jose Antonio Custodio warns that internal divisions in the US could hinder commitments to Asian allies. He questions trust in a country at war with itself.

China claims the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, and the countries repeatedly engage in violent confrontations at sea.

President Donald Trump's actions toward NATO and Ukraine mean allies in Asia cannot count on US support.
Jose Antonio Custodio, Filipino defense analyst
Warning about the implications of US foreign policy actions for Asian allies

Internal divisions in the US could hinder commitments to Asian allies.
Jose Antonio Custodio, Filipino defense analyst
Expressing concern about US domestic politics affecting international commitments

He questions trust in a country at war with itself.
Jose Antonio Custodio, Filipino defense analyst
Doubting reliability of the United States due to internal conflicts

Analyst: US allies in Asia risk abandonment

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