7/23/2019 Allied Freakout 2nr

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Allied Freakout

US decline does not cause allies to lash out

1. China isn’t projecting power- lacks capability or motie to

take additional territory- pre!ers economic engagement oermilitary grabs- that’s

". Conceded Framing #ssue- current balancing is already !ailing

$ %orean weaponi&ation and air-de!ense &one proes $ that’s

'arent 11

(. )apan and South %orea hae already had increased de!ense

burdens and regional partnerships resole con*icts- that’s

+ac,onald 'arent 11