The Pacific is Not So Pacific

Melanie, Chris, and Zack sit down to talk about the Biden
administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy, which was released last
week as the national security advisor was warning of an imminent
Russian invasion of Ukraine. Why did the administration push to
get this report out so quickly? Is there anything new here, or
does it just continue the policies of the last few
administrations? Why the lack of direct focus on China, which is
causing so much trouble in the region? What does “integrated
deterrence,” which is the foundation of the security piece of the
strategy, mean? Will crises in Ukraine and elsewhere distract the
Biden national security team from accomplishing its objectives in
the Indo-Pacific?


Chris has some problems with Vladmir Putin, Zack has some kind
words for a departing colleague, and Melanie thanks Rep. Luria
for pushing back on incomprehensible military jargon.


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