U.S. Pacific Command
Coverage of U.S. Pacific Command in the Nexus archive.
- Why Military Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Still Falls Short
The United States has signaled a deprioritization of the Indian Ocean through the reversion of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to U.S. Pacific Command, suggesting less focus on that region. This organizational shift is presumably in favor of the western Pacific. Moreover, the uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz highlights the fragility of international shipping lanes across Asia.
- Top US admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific
U.S. Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel Paparo warns that coercive actions by China and other actors are undermining regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. The statement highlights concerns over challenges to the region's security and balance.
- Top US admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific
A U.S. Pacific Command admiral warned against coercive actions by China and other actors in the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing the U.S. will not allow any nation to dominate the region. Tensions persist in the South China Sea, with the Philippines and China clashing over maritime claims, while the U.S. reaffirms support for freedom of navigation and international law.
- US Pacific Command name change risks damaging India ties: ‘senseless’
The US Pentagon removed 'Indo' from the name of its Indo-Pacific Command, reverting to 'Pacific Command (PACOM)', a move analysts suggest could signal diminished US commitment to India. Officials cited 'honour' and 'historical roots' for the change, but the decision has sparked concerns about strained US-India military ties.
- What does US Pacific Command name change mean for China and India?
The Trump administration reverted the name of the US Indo-Pacific Command to the US Pacific Command, citing a desire to honor its legacy established in 1947. The name change, which occurred during Trump's first presidency in 2018, was reversed through an administrative order by the Department of Defense.
- Optics say US lost in Iran – the power balance says otherwise
The US Department of War restored the US Indo-Pacific Command’s name to US Pacific Command, citing operational clarity. Commentators argue the US has lost in Iran, but the article suggests the power balance indicates otherwise.
- Why dropping ‘Indo-Pacific’ clarifies the Pentagon’s China strategy
The US Department of Defense reverted the name of its Indo-Pacific Command to Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 decision to add 'Indo' to the command's title. The change aims to clarify the Pentagon's strategic focus on China.
- Fair winds, INDOPACOM: Pentagon returns command name to US Pacific Command
The Pentagon announced the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) will revert to its former name, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), citing historical significance and pride. The name change, reversing a 2018 decision under President Trump, reflects no operational changes. The move aligns with broader Pentagon rebranding efforts, including a proposed legislative change to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
- US Government Runs a Bitcoin Node, But Not Mining BTC: US Admiral
The US Government is running a Bitcoin node, though not mining BTC, according to a US Admiral. The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific stated the military is exploring Bitcoin's potential to 'secure and protect networks.'