What Happened
Pentagon Policy Chief Emphasizes Strategic Priority in Pacific
The US military is prioritizing the first island chain in the Pacific, according to Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby. The strategic focus is reflected in the recent name change of US Indo-Pacific Command to US Pacific Command. Colby emphasized the importance of strengthening allies and partners, and producing tangible military capabilities, rather than relying on rhetoric. The US seeks a favorable balance of power in the region through deterrence, and is working to develop a resilient architecture of denial defense along the first island chain. This was reported by Stars and Stripes.