Dossier
alliance modernization
Coverage of alliance modernization in the Nexus archive.
- South Korea military buildup is for the alliance – and for itself
The United States and South Korea describe South Korea’s defense buildup with differing terminology, with the U.S. emphasizing 'alliance modernization' and South Korea prioritizing 'autonomous defense.' The divergence in perspectives is becoming increasingly difficult to overlook, particularly amid references to Donald Trump's influence.