What would happen if America withdrew troops globally?

We all hear about America being a global policer and a stabilizing force across the world. What do you think would happen with a total withdrawal of American forces on foreign soil?

What about states with growing economic power that could fund their own military but still depend on American military might, states like Japan and Korea (yes, I know treaties are in place making the US responsible for security to varying degrees, but treaties can be renegotiated with changing times)? Do you think America should start a hand off and withdraw?

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Booyeah · 41-45, M

North Korea would feel emboldened and invade South Korea, which is still reeling from it's first female President being impeached for corruption charges.

Russia would probably take bigger chunks out of the Ukraine.

China would probably force Taiwan back into the fold and continue to expand into the Pacific.

Challenger1 · M

I think all those things are likely. I did just read an interesting article pointing out that South Korea's economic strength is enough for it to be able to fund its own military capable of stopping North Korea.

The other two, yes, I agree, probably with other territories as well. It is also possible we would see another Arab/Israel war...