U.S. Allies Watch the Debate With Shaking Heads and a Question: What Now?

During Thursday night’s debate, the President said that the United States is the ’envy of the world.’ However, some in Asia disagree after watching the performance. Analysts in Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, and other cities found the back-and-forth between the two candidates concerning. They believe that the debate raised questions about the impact of US politics on stability in Asia. The President’s performance, as well as his opponent’s attacks and factual inaccuracies, unsettled those who rely on the US as a global partner. The quality of the debates was seen as deteriorating compared to previous ones.