The Diplomatic Drill: Can Washington Reassure Asia Amid War and Rhetoric?
US defence chiefs Frank Bradley and Elbridge Colby are on a mission to calm fears in Asia, but their efforts are being strained by the White House's unpredictable rhetoric and the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Their visits to key allies in Manila, Seoul, and Tokyo aim to reassure regional players of Washington's commitment to the Indo Pacific, despite the draining effects of war on American resources.