Disclaimer: This article reflects my personal opinion and observation, not an official or institutional view. Global Castling: How the U.S. and China Prepare Their Strategic Defenses In chess, castling is a move that serves two purposes: to protect the king and to reposition the rook for future attacks. It is both defensive and offensive—an elegant form of preparation before real conflict begins. Today, a similar logic seems to be unfolding on the geopolitical board. The American Castling The United States appears to be rearranging its alliance pieces before the next phase of confrontation. Its “king,” once directly engaged in the front lines of global trade wars, is quietly stepping back, while its “rooks” — Japan and India — are being placed forward. • Japan acts as a shield , institutionalizing trust, rule-based diplomacy, and defense integration in East Asia. • India plays the mobile rook , offering a flexible counterweight across the Indo-Pacific, Africa, and even in t...
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