U.S. President Donald Trump: Countries in Asia, like their European peers, may soon have to weigh the need for nuclear weapons. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters, Konosuke Urata and Ken Shioyama)
HIROYUKI AKITA
TOKYO -- The growing rift between the U.S. and Europe over security policy is threatening the once rock-solid alliance. While differences over how to address Russia's aggression against Ukraine triggered this divide, its deeper roots lie in U.S. President Donald Trump's skepticism toward the value of such partnerships.
Recognizing that they can no longer rely on the U.S. for defense, European nations are swiftly working to strengthen their own capabilities. This shift has significant implications for U.S. allies in Asia, including Japan, South Korea and Australia, prompting them to reassess their strategies.