Admiral Phil Davidson (left) relieves Admiral Harry Harris (right) as commander of US Pacific Command at Joint Base Pearl Harbour-Hickam, Hawaii, in 2018. The command was renamed the Indo-Pacific Command. Photo: US Navy via AFP
Opinion
Opinion
The Trump administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy is overshadowed by three dilemmas
- How Trump can retain the US’ role as sole superpower while withdrawing from global agreements, contain China while avoiding a new cold war, and display military power while avoiding armed conflict are challenges that will not be easily resolved
Admiral Phil Davidson (left) relieves Admiral Harry Harris (right) as commander of US Pacific Command at Joint Base Pearl Harbour-Hickam, Hawaii, in 2018. The command was renamed the Indo-Pacific Command. Photo: US Navy via AFP