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1 of 4: The DOD’s first Indo-Pacific Strategy Report (IPSR) was publicly released on June 1, 2019, and is available at go.usa.gov/xm63D.
#ShangriLaDialogue #SLD19
2 of 4: The DOD IPSR is a comprehensive articulation of DoD’s role within a whole-of-government strategy for the #IndoPacific region.
3 of 4: As an implementation document, the IPSR provides clarity on the National Defense Strategy as it applies to the region and highlights the role of allies and partners in implementing our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
4 of 4: The IPSR further details actions DOD is taking to uphold the free and open Indo-Pacific, some of which were highlighted in @ActingSecDef Shanahan’s plenary remarks at the 18th IISS Asia Security Summit in #Singapore on June 1, 2019.
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It's finally here ... on Friday evening no less: the Department of Defence's long-awaited Indo-Pacific Strategic Report (#IPSR: link: media.defense.gov/2019/May/31/20…).

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I may share some takeaways and reflections as I'm reading through the report this evening. To start, this report frames U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific in terms of "preparedness, partnerships, and the promotion of a networked region."
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