Pivot of Asia Under Trump’s Presidency




The foreign policy is the cornerstone for all administrative practices on which key officials lay the groundwork for future policies to do strategic decisions. In the case of Trump, he is materializing the dream of Obama for the pivot in Asia that will anticipate policies for upcoming four years of his ruling. After the transition in governance, Trump in his first week of presidency did active diplomatic engagements with the South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe .


Primarily, Trump is maneuvering over the counter-terrorism strategies and diplomatic ties with Russia. The rationale of Washington is to bolster regional allies by active engagement with Taiwan and by presence of US Navy’s fleet in the Pacific. Yet, China becomes the center of attention for the hawkish policies by Washington.


At this critical juncture, US Pacific allies are fueling the apprehensions for less inclination towards Asia on the pretension for no nomination at senior position in his administration from Asia. Rather, on the backdrop of transition, Trump is devising the policies for stronghold in Asia.  Amongst them is stark criticism by Rex Tillerson , Secretary of state, on China for flexing his muscles for Military might and expansionist policy in the South China Sea. Moreover, Trump’s Chief strategist has keen interest to formulate strategies for Asian region.


Undeniably, Trump has forthcoming policies for huge expenditures on defense and military power, to stretch his influence in Asia. Not only, Trump  has outpaced in Asian diplomatic ties as compared to other regions. But also, administration of Trump is actively slotting in filling out positions in the national security bureaucracy from Asia. There is suspicion in the air that upcoming National Security Council senior director would be nominated from Asia. However, there is mystery, when the third world war would be fought for the clash on the economic interests with China or flagrant strife with North Korea on the nuclear and missile programs. Neither any one knows the flicking nature of Trump policies nor can anticipate Trump’s attention towards Asia for good?  


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