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US Pentagon Chief Urges 'Flexible Realism' in Southeast Asia

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Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby is advocating for a new US strategy in Southeast Asia, emphasizing "flexible realism" and hard deterrence over ideological alignment. During a trip to Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Phnom Penh, Colby urged regional partners to increase their defense investments and focus on pragmatic cooperation. The goal is to establish a resilient defense architecture across the Indo-Pacific, ensuring US interests are secured through engaged partnerships rather than dominance. AI

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US Pentagon Chief Urges 'Flexible Realism' in Southeast Asia

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Raissa Robles ·

    US swaps ideology for ‘flexible realism’ and hard deterrence in Southeast Asia

    Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby has pressed Southeast Asian nations to join a “flexible realism” strategy in the Indo-Pacific, as the United States prioritises practical defence cooperation and deterrence over ideology. Speaking at a forum in Manila on Monday, Colby said he …

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