I suppose all the saber rattling of North Korea and the expansive mission of China can seem threatening. The USA under its current leadership isn’t exactly steadfast in the commitment to its alliances. For that reason, the great democracies of Asia and the Asian Pacific, including Australia should reassess what will work best for them going forward.
Please don’t ask us to give up “K Pop.” That would be cruel beyond understanding.
But, all these years have been laced with military war games to establish greatness in our friends and allies. Those lessons are still very real and will continue to work as their national defense. The difference is, “Who calls the ball?” I think the best answer to that is everyone.
An alliance isn’t about a single authority. It is about the meeting of great minds to bring about the best response to any threat in the region. I think a reassessment of all the USA Allie’s will not only bring about greater communication, but a far better response. I know the leaders of these countries are upto acting in unison to protect freedom loving people.
When it comes to a nuclear threat, the Asian Pacific has a density of danger as two of the permanent governments are there. Additionally, there is an unknown response from North Korea. I believe the leadership in South Korea can engage in dialogue with North Korea with ease. Perhaps an open dialogue is what is best for now. I believe the leadership of North Korea feels threatened by an unpredictable Washington, DC. That is reinforced by pure unadulterated hatred between the two countries. It is not a good place to be. It is vital North and South Korea have an ongoing dialogue based in the truth and reasonable trust. It is after all their people most important.
The Pacific alliance can also dialogue with NATO in reassurances about maintaining a nuclear deterrent. It may be time for Australia, Japan, and South Korea to take on
The challenge of their own nuclear response. Their own Triad, if you will.
It is a peculiar time in the world. I personally believe much is possible both on the military front, but, also the peace initiative. It is important a balance of power is maintained. However. Nuclear Non-proliferation has a new place in the stark reality of an se of power. If one believes much can be done then it can.
Along with all this aggression the world is facing there are strong climate challenges. Those challenges can be met with cooperation on other fronts so peoples can count on a day to day life with stable parameters rather than uncertainty.
Peace, the final and lasting frontier.
Peace is where the greatest economic engine lies.
