U.S. Security Strategy Urges Indo-Pacific Allies to Bolster Defenses Against China

A new U.S. foreign policy strategy is sharply criticizing European allies while pressing Indo-Pacific partners to strengthen their militaries. The document calls for a concerted effort to counter China's influence. The strategy urges allies like Japan and South Korea to significantly increase defense spending. It emphasizes that nations must share more of the security burden. While also encouraging Australia to boost its military capabilities, the policy assigns it a less central role than its Northeast Asian counterparts. The approach marks a clear shift in U.S. strategic priorities toward Asia.