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hack89

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12. Because it is the smart thing for both of them to do.

Fri Jan 5, 2018, 12:02 PM

Jan 2018

and perhaps will reduce tensions. Doesn't mean that SK is considering abandoning their strategic alliance with the US.

Look at it this way - SK knows that while Trump is in office things will be chaotic so they will do what is necessary to prevent war until he is out of office and there is a sane US president. But there is no reason for them to fundamentally change the balance of power, especially if they view Trump as an anomaly.

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Does South Korea still need the United States? [View all] marylandblue Jan 2018 OP

China is the ultimate threat to SK hack89 Jan 2018 #1

Why are they are a threat to SK? marylandblue Jan 2018 #2

They don't forget their history hack89 Jan 2018 #3

And vassal states accept these arrangements marylandblue Jan 2018 #7

It will be a lot more complicated when Japan and SK build nuclear weapons hack89 Jan 2018 #8

These transitions are never easy marylandblue Jan 2018 #9

The point is that SK and Japan want the US in the region hack89 Jan 2018 #10

So why is NK offering to talk to SK without the US? marylandblue Jan 2018 #11

Because it is the smart thing for both of them to do. hack89 Jan 2018 #12

NOBODY is going to need us VERY soon, China is going to take our place Motley13 Jan 2018 #4

Like a lot of countries... Ferrets are Cool Jan 2018 #5

Interesting food for thought. old guy Jan 2018 #6