US National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 Focuses on Countering China

US National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 Focuses on Countering China
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The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) places heavy emphasis on Indo-Pacific security, countering China, and providing funding for Taiwan’s defense, marking a shift in U.S. defense policy toward a stronger focus on the Chinese regime.

Antonio Graceffo
Antonio Graceffo
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Antonio Graceffo, Ph.D., is a China economy analyst who has spent more than 20 years in Asia. Graceffo is a graduate of the Shanghai University of Sport, holds an MBA from Shanghai Jiaotong University, and studied national security at American Military University.