Key Takeaways
- The US has transformed its military power projection in the Pacific.
- Guam and Vietnam are key nodes in a distributed network.
- Distributing capabilities across wider geographic areas enhances flexibility and reduces vulnerability.
Hung Cao and the New Pacific Defense Architecture
A Network of Partnerships Enhancing Regional Stability in the Pacific
Breaking Defense reports that Under Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao has outlined his vision for a new Pacific defense architecture. This network of overlapping partnerships distributes capability and strategic commitment across multiple nations and locations. Cao’s visits to Vietnam and Guam reflect a fundamental reality: The US cannot unilaterally ensure Pacific security. Instead, it benefits from an unmatched network of allies and partners sharing American concerns about coercion and erosion of the rules-based international order.
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