US swaps ideology for ‘flexible realism’ and deterrence in Southeast Asia
- Posted on August 11, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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US swaps ideology for ‘flexible realism’ and deterrence in Southeast Asia
Pentagon’s Colby urges allies to invest more in defence as Washington prioritises pragmatic Indo-Pacific partnerships over moral values.
