The United States has removed the word 'Indo' from its Indo-Pacific Command designation, reverting to the original Pacific Command name. Officials framed the change as 'restoring legacy' rather than a strategic shift. The move, which surprised allies in the region, raises questions about Washington's continued emphasis on India and the Indian Ocean in its defence posture.
The United States has removed the word 'Indo' from its Indo-Pacific Command designation, reverting to the original Pacific Command name. Officials framed the change as 'restoring legacy' rather than a strategic shift. The move, which surprised allies in the region, raises questions about Washington's continued emphasis on India and the Indian Ocean in its defence posture.