US senator warns of Indo-Pacific risks as Hegseth stresses ‘quiet’ tactics
America’s latest defence strategy worryingly downgrades the importance of the Indo-Pacific, a US senator warned on Saturday, even as the Pentagon chief delivered a speech reassuring allies of commitment at a defence forum in Singapore. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, a staunch critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran, told a media round table at the Shangri-La Dialogue that she was concerned the Trump administration was being distracted by conflict in other theatres that would dent
A U.S. senator has voiced concerns that the latest American defense strategy may be de-emphasizing the Indo-Pacific region. Senator Tammy Duckworth stated at a defense forum in Singapore that she worries about potential distractions from other global conflicts undermining commitment to the Indo-Pacific. This warning comes as the Pentagon chief sought to reassure allies of continued U.S. engagement in the area.
This matters because a reduced focus on the Indo-Pacific could impact regional stability and alliances in a strategically vital part of the world.
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