US senator warns of Indo-Pacific risks as Hegseth stresses ‘quiet’ tactics
US Senator Tammy Duckworth expressed concern that the current US defense strategy is downplaying the Indo-Pacific region's importance. She believes this shift is due to distractions from conflicts in other parts of the world, potentially weakening commitment to the region. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, however, reassured allies at the Shangri-La Dialogue that the US remains dedicated to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. AI
