Event Brief
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM ET
US prioritizes Asia and denial deterrence posture
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Elbridge Colby says the US is not disengaging from Asia and will build denial-based deterrence along the First Island Chain.
WHO: Elbridge Colby
WHAT: Said the US will prioritize Asia and strengthen a deterrence-by-denial posture with distributed logistics and pre-positioned equipment
WHEN: Reported Aug 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM ET
WHERE: Manila, Philippines
WHY: He was speaking at the Stratbase Institute to outline US defense priorities and deterrence posture in Asia.
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