Patrick Cronin appears on the Defense and Aerospace Podcast to discuss Indo-Pacific security and the US budget (17:00), the challenge of anti-terror cooperation amid great power competition (38:00), the conflict between business and security interests vis-a-vis China (40:00), and upcoming summits with key Asian allies (43:00).

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The logo of Japan's largest steel manufacturer Nippon Steel corporation is seen in front of the company's head office in Tokyo on January 7, 2025. (David Marueil/ via Getty Images)