Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:50am on 17 Jun 2026,Wednesday International
The United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to the US Pacific Command, a move that has sparked debate in India about Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific strategy and the Quad partnership. The Pentagon said the change restores the command’s historic name, while its area of responsibility remains unchanged. The decision comes ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit. Indian diplomats and strategic experts view the move as a sign of changing US priorities, particularly toward China. Some analysts believe it reflects a broader reassessment of US engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. (PC: HT)
