America’s latest defence strategy worryingly downgrades the importance of the Indo-Pacific, a US senator warned on Saturday, even as the Pentagon chief delivered a speech reassuring allies of commitment at a defence forum in Singapore.Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, a staunch critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran, told a media round table at the Shangri-La Dialogue that she was concerned the Trump administration was being distracted by conflict in other theatres that would dent commitment to the Indo-Pacific.The Democrat added that the defence strategy reduced the region’s importance, contrary to the policy adopted by US President Donald Trump during his first term.
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US senator warns of Indo-Pacific risks as Hegseth stresses ‘quiet’ tactics
Senator Tammy Duckworth expressed concern at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday that the latest US defense strategy downgrades the importance of the Indo-Pacific region. She believes the Trump administration's focus on conflicts in other areas may weaken its commitment to the Indo-Pacific.
Jean Iau,Kolette LimSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-30 · 08:09 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Senator Tammy Duckworth expressed concern at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday that the latest US defense strategy downgrades the importance of the Indo-Pacific region. She believes the Trump administration's focus on conflicts in other areas may weaken its commitment to the Indo-Pacific. Duckworth stated that this new strategy reduces the region's significance, which contrasts with the policy of President Donald Trump's first term. Her remarks were made during a media roundtable at the defense forum.
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Pentagon chief delivered a speech reassuring allies of commitment at a defence forum in Singapore.
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The defence strategy reduced the region’s importance, contrary to the policy adopted by US President Donald Trump during his first term.
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Senator Duckworth is concerned the Trump administration is being distracted by conflict in other theatres.
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US senator warns that America's latest defence strategy downgrades the importance of the Indo-Pacific.
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