Foreign Policy Live
Inside the White House’s Defense Strategy
Apr 21, 2023
Colin Kahl, U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy, joins to discuss recent leaks, U.S. strategy in Ukraine and China. Topics include enhanced Ukraine air defense, addressing anger and strengthening security measures, strategic changes and prioritization of aid to Ukraine, analyzing potential spring offensive in Ukraine, China's intent to challenge the status quo, maintaining strong deterrence against China, and the Biden administration's approach to Iran and deterrence.
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- China is considered the most significant strategic competitor to the United States, requiring attention to its growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
- The unauthorized disclosure of classified Pentagon documents poses a significant national security challenge and is being thoroughly investigated.
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The White House sees Beijing as its most consequential strategic competitor
The Pentagon's National Defense Strategy highlights the importance of China as a strategic competitor to the United States, both in the short term and the long term. The White House views China as its pacing challenge, recognizing the need to address China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
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