On Aug. 13, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, I joined a virtual press briefing with Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge A.

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Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. When US Under Secretary of War for Policy ...

The US Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby has just concluded his week-long tour of Southeast Asia, marking his ...

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