# Is the US Losing its Allies (Podcast)

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Published: 2026-04-14T07:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

America's most critical alliances in the Asia-Pacific are under unprecedented strain. In this video, we break down how Donald Trump's second term is fundamentally reshaping the US relationships with South Korea, Japan, and Australia — three of Washington's most strategically vital partners.From sweeping tariffs on Korean and Japanese exports to the controversial redeployment of the THAAD missile defense system, Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy is forcing longtime allies to rethink their dependence on the American security umbrella. We explore how the US-Israel war against Iran is sending shockwaves through Asia-Pacific energy markets, why 76% of South Koreans now support developing nuclear weapons, and how Japan is doubling its defense budget at a pace unseen since World War II.We also examine the profound strategic irony at the heart of Trump's Asia policy: by straining alliances and imposing tariffs, Washington is inadvertently pushing South Korea, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines closer to China — the very outcome a coherent US strategy should be working to prevent.Whether you follow geopolitics, international relations, or global economics, this analysis cuts through the noise to explain what these shifts mean for regional security and the future of American power in Asia.Don't miss this deep dive — subscribe now and hit the notification bell so you never miss our latest geopolitical analysis. — FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— SUPPORT MY WORK —⭐ PATREON: https://pa…

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