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
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Asia-Pacific
How China is 'eating our lunch' with soft power
While Washington sends speeches and militaries to Southeast Asia, Beijing shows up with money, projects, and people
July 10, 2025
Asia-Pacific
ISIS attack in the Philippines could upset US regional strategy
Manila may have to reposition its forces to deal with domestic threat
January 02, 2024
Asia-Pacific
The US needs a lighter, more rotational presence in East Asia
Permanent American military bases in the region incur costs that can be avoided with a reduced footprint that sacrifices little in security.
February 28, 2023
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