Donald Trump has offered views on U.S. relations with Asia that could indicate radical shifts in long-standing policy toward the region. Yet, in other areas, including North Korea, India and Pakistan, Trump appears ready to carry forward well-established U.S. policy. That would appear to indicate continued support for deploying the advanced Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, anti-missile system in South Korea, despite Chinese and Russian objections. Trump appears to be a firm believer that North Korea could be reined-in if only its sole significant ally China would tighten the screws. Pakistan is a U.S. ally in the battle against Islamic extremism but is also close to U.S. rival in Asia, China.

Source: Fox News January 16, 2017 06:20 UTC