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Defense and Aerospace

Pentagon Spending, Russia, Iran, and Rising Tensions in the Indo-Pacific

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Asia-Pacific Security Chair
A fighter loyal to the Houthi authorities, takes part in a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on October 7, 2026. (Getty Images)
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A fighter loyal to the Houthi authorities, takes part in a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on October 7, 2026. (Getty Images)

On Defense and Aerospace Report, Patrick Cronin discusses the Pentagon’s proposed $350 billion reconciliation measure, Russia’s threats to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Iran and Houthi attacks in the Middle East, Israel’s security challenges, and growing tensions with China across the Indo-Pacific.