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Former US Secretary of State in Kurt Campbell predicted that if the Ukrainian war was terminated in a way that rewarded Russia, it would have a deep and significant impact on the Indo -Pacific region.

Former Minister of Campbell warned at the ‘2025 Transfer Pacific Dialog (TPD)’ discussion held at a hotel in Washington DC (DC) on the 21st (local time). It is interpreted to mean that China’s geopolitical threats can be increased by increasing the possibility of China’s bold behavior in Taiwan problems.

He said that the reason why the Trump administration showed a friendly attitude to Russia is a strategy to remove Russia from China, and that “cooperation between Russia and China is becoming more solid and it is not easy to divide it.” I did it. Former Minister of Campbell said, “It is expected that some will be able to create a crack between Russia and China, but this is impossible in reality.” One of the most serious challenges. ” He stressed that it is a realistic response strategy to strengthen cooperation with allies, rather than trying to divide Russia and China.

He analyzed that the US foreign policy is in the process of change, and in particular, the second Trump administration is likely to show a different policy stance than before. “If someone concludes that the Trump administration’s external policy will have a clear philosophy or consistent framework, this can be an excessive interpretation,” he said.

Regarding the Trade War, “There will be a challenge to human -tae partners,” he said. At the same time, he cited Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recently had a summit with President Trump.

He is likely to be the center of US diplomacy in the future, and he said, “Trump team figures are Quad, the US, Japan, Australia, India’s security councils) Alliance), we are having a lot of praise for the cooperation of three countries in Korea, the United States and Japan. ”

He emphasized that cooperation between Korea and Japan is the most important to curb North Korea’s nuclear development and spread. “It is important to send a signal to the United States that is incredibly ready to cooperate closely with (Korea and Japan),” he said. Advice. In particular, “I think Trump is interested in talking with North Korea and reconsiders the issue of China.” “We must try to form the outline of the Trump administration, which is important, dynamic and powerful, like Korea and Japan.”

He also mentioned that internal opinions on China’s policy are mixed. “While some insist that some should be maintained in a strong position, another group thinks that the relationship should be adjusted without too much stimulation of China,” he said. “This debate will continue as in the first Trump administration.” .

Washington/Kim Won -cheol correspondent wonchul@hani.co.kr

Source: Korean