The Indo-Pacific Hedge: Regional Powers Pivot Amid Shifting U.S. Security Commitments
Strategic Realignment in the Indo-Pacific As anxieties regarding the long-term reliability of U.S. security commitments mount, Indo-Pacific nations are aggressively deepening defense partnerships and increasing military spending in 2026. This trend, highlighted by recent discussions at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, reflects a regional hedge against the dual pressures of China’s rapid maritime expansion and a…