He even suggested it might become a nuclear power in order to not rely on the United States to defend it. "That said, I have no doubt that we will continue our steadfast commitment to our allies and partners in the Indo Asia Pacific. "I want to ease any concerns from our partners and our potential adversaries: the Indo Asia Pacific is as important to America as it ever has been," Harris said. "I believe that our nation remain the security partner of choice in the region and will remain so well into the future," he added. US officials including Obama himself have rushed to reassure allies on the heels of Trump's November 8 election.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 16, 2016 00:07 UTC