The Price of Pacification: What Trump's Military Drills Decision Reveals About Alliances and Interests President Donald Trump's announcement that the US will scale back joint military exercises with South Korea has sparked a mix of reactions from allies and adversaries alike.
This decision is largely seen as a response to Seoul's reluctance to join the US in its "denuclearisation" efforts against Iran.
The move reflects Trump's long held view that military exercises with South Korea are costly and counterproductive.