It considers increasing investments in the region as the key to its prosperity.It seeks to counter China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and has made clear its intention of maintaining and increasing military presence and missions in the Asia-Pacific despite planned defense spending cuts.
Layon nitong kontrahin ang China at ang Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at malinaw na inilahad na hangarin nito ang pagpapanatili at pagpapalaki sa presensya at mga misyong militar nito sa Asia-Pacific sa kabila ng mga planong pagkaltas sa badyet sa depensa.