WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. R43838) on Aug. 28, 2024, entitled "Great Power Competition - Implications for Defense - Issues for Congress:" (Continued From Part 2 of 3) * * * U.S. and Allied Capabilities in Indo-Pacific Region The emergence of GPC with China has led to a major U.S. defense-planning focus on strengthening U.S. military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. U.S. officials since 2006 have expressed d  more