Trump defense policy orated by Hegseth but scripted by Colby

"we should prepare ourselves to defend Taiwan. But [...] Taiwan isn’t itself of existential importance to America. Rather, our core interest is in denying China regional hegemony over Asia. Taiwan is

Realists cheer as Elbridge Colby named top DoD official for policy

Trump rounded out his E-Ring Sunday night offering a rare pick for those in the restrainer camp

By Kelley Beaucar Vlahos (Responsible Statecraft)

Dec 23, 2024

Elbridge Colby, who worked guiding Pentagon policy in first Trump administration and is an advocate of building up military assets an…