Asia-Pacific
Goodbye Indo-Pacific, hello first island chain!
USPACOM's rebranding marks a new strategy, along with the rise of the “Squad” — the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines — to check China's power
July 07, 2026
USPACOM's rebranding marks a new strategy, along with the rise of the “Squad” — the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines — to check China's power
The Pentagon will likely ask for $50B more in emergency funding
Critics say Washington should walk away from a $210 million contract for Israeli-made weapons
It's not just about trimming generals, but designing headquarters to disincentivize constant engagement and shift resources to where they're truly needed
Provisions in this year's NDAA dismantle oversight, guarantee profits for contractors, and shift financial risk to taxpayers
This year’s NDAA would place restrictions on the number of soldiers the Pentagon can bring home
