US wants UK military to focus more on Europe and away from Asia

The Pentagon is shifting its focus under the Trump administration, urging the UK military to concentrate more on Europe and less on Asia, contrasting with the Biden administration’s strategy of enhancing European presence in the Indo-Pacific to counter China. Elbridge Colby, the US under-secretary of defense for policy, expressed concerns about the UK’s HMS Prince of Wales deployment to the Indo-Pacific, advocating for European nations to prioritize regional security, particularly in light of the Ukraine war. Critics argue that global security threats necessitate a cooperative approach across regions, including the Indo-Pacific.