Pentagon names biggest threat in secret memo WaPo

Taiwan reassured — and surprised — by Pentagon focus on deterring China

An internal Pentagon memo was welcomed by some former officials and analysts in Taiwan, who have watched with concern as Trump suspended U.S. support for Ukraine.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has had a classified document distributed throughout the Pentagon that defines a system of US security and strategic priorities. According to The Washington Post, it makes it clear that the US prioritizes deterring China over “taking risks” in Europe and other parts of the world.

Pentagon names biggest threat in secret memo WaPo

Preparing for a conflict over Taiwan should be prioritized over any other potential threats, a document signed by Peter Hegseth reportedly saysA newly issued internal Pentagon document setting priorities for the US armed forces reportedly calls for focusing on preparing for a potential conflict with China and leaving all other potential "threats," such as Russia and Iran to America's allies, the

In that document, the head of the Pentagon emphasizes that China must be perceived as the main adversary, and the responsibility for isolating Russia should fall mainly to European allies, according to information published by The Washington Post, taken by Meduza.This classified document mentioned by the American publication represents a temporary strategic orientation for national defense.This document was distributed at the Pentagon in mid-Mar…

A secret memo from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Pentagon, containing internal instructions, focuses on containing China and strengthening the United States' own defenses, leaving the burden of dealing with Russia to European countries, The Washington Post (WP) reported on Saturday. In some cases, the document is a near-word copy of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 report, the WP noted.

US 'won't defend Europe from Russia' as secret memo from Pentagon boss is leaked

The internal guidance memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instead focuses on deterring China's seizure of Taiwan and shoring up homeland defense