November 04, 2025
Trump’s Week in Asia: Gifts, Deals, and Submarines
This article was originally published on War on the Rocks.
Trump’s trip generated several positive outcomes. He showed up, which matters disproportionately in far-flung Asia. Trump engaged both allies and regional fence-sitters. They feted him with lavish gifts and fawning praise, preventing any of Trump’s trademark clashes with foreign leaders. He signed various deals and agreements — some genuinely substantive, others long on acclamations but short on concrete details.
Read the full article on War on the Rocks.
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