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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A weapon is mounted on the Lehit ground robotic system, developed by specialists of the International Legion under the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, during a demonstration in Ukraine on December 9, 2025. (Getty Images)