The Asian Allies' Anxiety Index The recent meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of Japan and South Korea in New York is a telling sign of the anxious times we live in, especially when it comes to the delicate balance of power in East Asia.
As the world waits for the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, it's clear that the US allies are bracing themselves for the worst. The concerns aren't entirely unfounded.
With trade tensions between the US and China running at an all time high, there's a palpable sense of unease among Japanese and South Korean officials who fear their interests may be sacrificed in Sino US diplomacy.