Dread Deepens Among U.S. Allies in Asia

Washington Post: “Allies and partners of the United States in Asia are steeling themselves for what they see as the nightmare scenario of a long American war in the Middle East that would distract from their own security concerns about China. From Tokyo to Manila to Taipei to Seoul, officials say they have watched with dread over the last month as the U.S. escalated its conflict against Iran.”

“Beyond the spiking oil prices and natural gas shortages, which are already inflicting economic damage, the war is drawing military assets and tactical focus away from the Indo-Pacific and the challenge of China’s expanding ambitions in the region.”