The US 'Digging In' to Asia: Partners or Dependencies?
The US has been sending mixed signals about its intentions in Asia, with Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby's recent pronouncement sparking debate over the country's role in the region.
At a think tank event in Manila, Colby sought to reassure Asian allies that Washington remains committed to the Indo Pacific, but his words also hinted at a more nuanced reality.