In 2011, Barack Obama said it was time to ‘pivot’ to Asia. But 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war in the Middle East
Senator Shaheen led a bipartisan group to Taiwan and Japan, reporting concerns about U.S. military asset withdrawals and weapon delivery timelines.
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Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia6 articles·5 sources·Avg cred 92/100
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The U.S. continues to struggle with its strategic 'pivot' to Asia as ongoing conflict with Iran and resource shifts to the Middle East risk undermining deterrence against China's ambitions regarding Taiwan.
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JSJeanne ShaheenD-New Hampshire
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