The Allies Who Cannot Afford to Quit America

For America's Asian allies, continued support from Washington represents the most effective deterrent against Chinese hegemony. These strategic partners find themselves in a position where they cannot afford to quit their alliance with the United States. However, the current situation is complicated by the fact that America cannot surge experience, creating a tension between the critical need for US security guarantees and the practical limitations of American capacity to provide immediate, experienced leadership in the region.