America's Asian Allies: Caught Between China's Rise and Washington's Retreat As tensions between the US and China escalate, a more subtle threat is emerging in the Asia Pacific region: the decline of American credibility as a security guarantor.
The latest round of missile tests by China has reinforced fears among America's allies that they can no longer rely on Washington to protect them from Beijing's expanding military reach.
For decades, the US has maintained alliances and security agreements across the Asia Pacific with nations such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia.