Bangladesh, Feb. 13 -- The United States has officially recalibrated its defense priorities, placing China at the forefront of its strategic concerns in the Indo-Pacific. Newly appointed US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized this shift on February 12, while addressing an assembly of nations backing Ukraine in Brussels. This move signals a substantial policy change as Washington acknowledges the need to reinforce its own borders while countering the perceived growing threat from Beijing.

Hegseths remarks highlight a significant pivot in US defense strategy, which is increasingly focused on deterring Chinas influence and military capabilities.

“The United States faces consequential threats to our homeland,” Hegseth stat...