U.S. Indo-Pacific forces 'not touched' despite 2 wars: top general

American military can 'manage all scenarios,' Charles Brown says

Gen. Charles Brown, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Nov. 10. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy)

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

November 12, 2023 11:00 JST

TOKYO -- The U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war will not impede its military's ability to counter China, America's top uniformed officer said Friday.

Gen. Charles Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, cited the expanded collaboration with allies including Japan as the reason for his confidence. He spoke to reporters at the U.S. ambassador's residence in Tokyo.