No matter who emerges as the victor in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election, for Japan and other Asian allies, one thing is looking clear right out of the gates: The winner’s focus will turn immediately to domestic issues.
From the coronavirus pandemic to protests against racial injustice to growing economic disparities, the incoming administration, whether it is led by Donald Trump or Joe Biden, will have its hands full at home.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who served during the administration of Bill Clinton, encapsulated the view among many in the United States during an online discussion last week.
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