Prioritizing US Investments in Asia-Pacific Region

TOPIC SPONSOR: HAF A5SM

What capabilities and potential investments should the US consider to offset the effects of the US-China strategic competition in the region? In particular, what opportunities are there in the development of defense, technology, and infrastructure?

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