The Unintended Consequences of Trump’s Turn Against South Korea
Edelman / August 21, 2026 The Unintended Consequences of Trump’s Turn Against South Korea Whatever the president’s motivation, he’s driving our allies to seek alternative security arrangements. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Edelman was undersecretary of defense for policy (2005-2009) and has served as the co-chair for the congressionally mandated Commissions to review the National Defense Strategy in 2018 and 2024.
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- ▪Edelman was undersecretary of defense for policy (2005-2009) and has served as the co-chair for the congressionally mandated Commissions to review the National Defense Strategy in 2018 and 2024.
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| Publication time | Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0000 |
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Eric S. Edelman / August 21, 2026 The Unintended Consequences of Trump’s Turn Against South Korea Whatever the president’s motivation, he’s driving our allies to seek alternative security arrangements. National Security President Donald Trump speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images) President Donald Trump speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
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