Asia Trip by State, Defense Secretaries Highlights Importance of Indo-Pacific
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Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the importance of the Indo-Pacific region by becoming the first cabinet-level members of the Biden administration to travel to Japan and South Korea.
Secretary of Defense's Trip to Asia to Focus on Strengthening Partnerships With Japan, Korea, India
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Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby updated reporters during a Defense Department briefing at the Pentagon.
Erosion of U.S. Strength in Indo-Pacific Is Dangerous to All, Commander Says
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The greatest danger facing the United States in the Indo-Pacific region is the erosion of conventional deterrence capabilities, Navy Adm. Philip Davidson said.
Allies, Partners Critical to U.S. European Command
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U.S. European Command works closely with U.S. allies and partners to address evolving challenges posed by its adversaries to secure peace and to protect U.S. interests abroad, its commander said.
Austin Says Afghanistan, Iraq, China Among Topics at NATO Meeting
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the results of NATO's virtual Defense Ministerial during his first Pentagon briefing since taking office.
President Biden Tells World: 'America Is Back'
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The United States is back and ready to work with like-minded nations to find solutions to the world's pressing problems, President Joe Biden told the Munich Security Conference.
NATO Defense Leaders Agree to Increase Iraqi Mission, Defer Decision on Afghanistan
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said defense ministers agreed to raise troop numbers in Iraq and push for peace in Afghanistan.
NATO Defense Ministers Aim for New Chapter in Alliance History
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Europe and North America have an opportunity to open a new chapter in the security relationship within NATO, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Austin Will Bring New Tone to NATO Defense Ministerial
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NATO defense ministers will look to the future of the alliance during their virtual ministerial this week, said Mark Jones, director of NATO Policy for DOD.
NATO Defense Ministers to Discuss Future of Alliance During Ministerial
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg outlined proposals to capitalize on the alliance's ability to adapt to changing security conditions in advance of an upcoming virtual meeting of defense ministers.