Commentary: While the US looks away, Asia stirs with turmoil
by Ivo Daalder, Chicago Tribune
Aug 07, 2019
3 minutes
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Asia last week to find a region in turmoil. China is flexing its military muscle throughout the region. North Korea is continuing to improve its nuclear capabilities. And political and economic relations between Japan and South Korea are deteriorating rapidly.
Never has there been a greater need for an active American diplomatic role in Asia than now. But while U.S. officials regularly travel to the region, their main message is that America
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