Pentagon Official Seeks Partners, Not Protectorates, in Asia
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A senior Pentagon official reiterated the U.S. interest in Asia, stating the U.S. is digging in to maintain a balance of power. Elbridge Colby, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, called for allies to shoulder more defense responsibility, seeking partners, not dependency. This comes amid concerns about Washington's reliability in the region.
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