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Pentagon downplays China threat: What it means for US allies
US National Defense Strategy says Chinese threat is not a priority as Washington pivots to the Western Hemisphere.
US Pentagon’s 2026 National Defence Strategy downgrades China as the primary threat, prioritises homeland security and Western Hemisphere defence and signals “more limited” military support to allies amid calls for greater burden‑sharing.
The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it was “vital” to build a “more sophisticated relationship” with China as he kicked off the first visit of a British leader to China in eight years.
The 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) marks a significant departure from past Pentagon policy, both in its emphasis on allies taking on increased burdens with less backing from Washington, and its
The Department of War has released its 2026 National Defense Strategy, outlining a reoriented military posture that prioritizes homeland defense and regional deterrence while calling on allies to share a greater security burden.
US President Donald Trump's new national security strategy frames America's allies not just as partners, but as instruments to preserve US primacy and counter China's rise, analysts say. The strategy urges wealthy allies to increase defence spending, align ...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the first British leader to travel to China in eight years, on a trip dominated by questions over global trade and security concerns.