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Will the U.S. officially adopt a containment strategy against Iran's nuclear program by December 31, 2025?
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Trump Nominates Elbridge Colby as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Emphasizing America First Approach to China and Iran
Dec 22, 2024, 10:34 PM
President Donald Trump has nominated Elbridge Colby to serve as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. This appointment has received widespread support from various political figures, who commend Colby's understanding of the importance of manufacturing to national defense and his advocacy for an America First foreign policy. Colby is recognized for his mission to prepare the U.S. Armed Forces for challenges posed by China in the Pacific and for opposing direct military action against Iran's nuclear program, favoring a policy of containment instead. His nomination is seen as a strategic move to enhance U.S. defense policy during critical times.
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