As President Donald Trump leads his second term, relationships between the US and Asian countries continue to evolve under his administration’s policies. While there has been much focus on Europe’s reactions to a more transactional leadership style in the US, less has been discussed about how it will affect trade negotiations, military alliances, and geopolitical tensions in Asia. The United States, once a reliable ally to many, now represents a wild card, and how Trump views Asian nations including China, North Korea, Japan, and India, will have a measurable impact on trade, security, and diplomacy. Panel: Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia) Professor Nick Bisley (Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University) Ambika Vishwanath (DFAT Maitri Research Fellow, La Trobe Asia) Assoc. Professor Ruth Gamble (Deputy Director, La Trobe Asia)(Chair)