The atrophy of US engagement in the Pacific includes decline in people-to-people ties, health security, economic security, and education initiatives—the non-military relationship dimensions that Katherine and Charlie identify as essential for long-term influence.
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Katherine LeeEvidence Quote
“we're starting to lose sight of some of the important aspects...like peopleto people ties, uh health security, economic security, education...those are the things that we've also seen atrophy a bit in the past couple of years”
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How Should the U.S. Counter China in the Pacific?— Center for Strategic & International StudiesCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:42:22 PM
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