Elbridge Colby’s recent decision to formally request how—and when—Australia and Japan would respond to any outbreak of hostilities in the Indo-Pacific between the United States and China was prudent.

The president should recognize those who are truest to his purported nationalist worldview.

Public pledges from the Asia-Pacific allies unlikely, observers say, with efforts to pressure them seen as signs of 'weakening' confidence The United States is unlikely to secure public pledges from ...

US' policy of ambiguity towards Taiwan may have worked so far, but with the world order shifting and China sending ominous ...

The United States is working to ensure that if war with China comes, major Pacific allies are ready, according to a new ...

Japan and Australia have been asked by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby to detail their commitments in the case of a U.S. war with China over Taiwan.

Political analyst Joe Siracusa says Elbridge Colby is trying to “embarrass” the Australian government through his AUKUS review.

Former US intelligence advisor Derek Grossman says the United States’ AUKUS review is more than “just about the subs”.

A major rift has emerged within the Pentagon over Ukraine policy, with Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby reportedly being the driving force behind the recent, abrupt halt in arms shipments to ...

Albanese avoids committing to military role as US presses Australia over potential Taiwan war - US under-secretary of defence for policy is seeking answers from Australia and Japan about their militar ...

Elbridge Colby’s memo highlighting U.S. weapons shortages influenced the decision to pause some arms shipments to Ukraine.

The prime minister has been forced to bat away fresh defence demands from the Trump administration on the first full day of his visit to China, insisting that Australia supports "the status quo" in ...