US Politics
Transactional Diplomacy: How Threatening an Ally Undermines American Credibility
President Trump has warned South Korea that it could pay 'double' if it does not finalize a major energy investment deal he announced, creating a significant diplomatic discrepancy as Seoul states the projects are still under review. This reckless approach to international diplomacy and economic statecraft, treating allies like transactional counterparts to be threatened, profoundly undermines the credibility and stability of American foreign policy.
