Some day I suspect we may all live to see millions die to a nuclear attack by Red China, then we will see how “passe” fighting communism has become.
Until then you can kiss your prosperity bye because with out strong economic/ military allies in Asia and Europe, our standard of living will be far worse.
Sorry, retreating from this World would be outrageously poor judgment. Sure, who needs Japan?
Retreating from subsidizing the defense of other countries is not the same as retreating from economic alliance.
Our trade arrangements with Korea and Japan are not dependent upon our military cooperation with them.
In no way do I underestimate the Chinese threat in the long term, however. I’m just unconvinced that our forces in Japan and South Korea act as much of a deterrent.