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Welcome to the World in 10.
In an increasingly uncertain world,
this is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security.
Today with me, Laura Cook and Tom Noonan.
It's no secret that Donald Trump thinks China is the US's main adversary on the global stage.
Whether it's tariffs or changing the focus of US troops stationed in Asia or appointing China hawks to key roles in his government,
countering Beijing is the main strategic aim.
That is a view that's been widely shared by senior Democrats and Republicans
since Barack Obama's presidency.
So...
Is it time for a NATO-style alliance in the Indo-Pacific?
One person who thinks so is our guest today, Eli Ratner,