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President Donald Trump's order to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, announced via social media hours before scheduled drills, has sparked concerns in Seoul about Washington's security commitment to its ally. The move, which also included criticism of Seoul's refusal to join U.S. action against Iran, has triggered debate over the future of the alliance and South Korea's defense posture.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a joint defense pact in Mecca, with a NATO-style mutual defense clause. Egypt is seen as a potential next member, but analysts caution that Cairo may hesitate over binding military commitments. Other Gulf states like Qatar and Kuwait could also join the emerging alliance.
Ethiopia's federal government now accuses its former wartime allies—Eritrea and the Fano militia—of supporting the TPLF, redrawing alliances in the north. The TPLF has moved from enemy to target, Fano from ally to rift, and Eritrea faces open confrontation. Regional dynamics further complicate the shifting landscape.
Japan's economy is strong enough to enable decisive cooperation with the US, according to senior official Katayama. The statement underscores a more proactive Japanese diplomatic stance in the bilateral alliance.
An artwork celebrating more than 70 years of the South Korea-US alliance has been unveiled at the Pentagon, symbolizing the deepening strategic ties amid rising regional tensions. The piece was installed with the participation of senior defense officials from both nations.
