As Trump Looms, Blinken Aims to Reassure Allies on U.S. Commitment to AsiaPresident Biden and his aides stress the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region amidst concerns over China's power and future U.S. policy changes.
US defense secretary meets Cambodia's top officials to push for stronger ties with China's allyU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin aims to strengthen military ties with China's ally Cambodia for Indo-Pacific stability.
State Dept. Is Sending Its Top Diplomat for East Asia to ChinaU.S. diplomat for East Asia travels to China as part of diplomatic outreach in response to China's aggression.
US defense secretary meets Cambodia's top officials to push for stronger ties with China's allyU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin aims to strengthen military ties with China's ally Cambodia for Indo-Pacific stability.
State Dept. Is Sending Its Top Diplomat for East Asia to ChinaU.S. diplomat for East Asia travels to China as part of diplomatic outreach in response to China's aggression.
Biden, Japan leader Kishida announce stronger defence ties in state visitThe upgrade in defense ties between US and Japan topped the agenda during the official state visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House.The strategic priorities of the Biden administration are highlighted through official state visits, with recent focus on Indo-Pacific region to counter China's influence.
Philippines: Is Marcos Jr. the EU's new best friend? DW 02/23/2024President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has moved the Philippines closer to the US and normalized ties with the EU, in contrast to his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte who had strained relationships with Europe.The changes in the Philippines-EU relations are influenced by deeper geopolitical factors, including the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Europe's global supply chains and attempts to strengthen ties with the Indo-Pacific region.
As U.S. and China Rivalry Heats Up, Each Side's Asia Allies Ramp Up Military SpendingGlobal defense expenditure reached $2.2 trillion in 2023, a 9% increase from the previous year.Geopolitical tension between the U.S. and China is driving increased defense spending in the Indo-Pacific region.