Amid surging tensions in the Asia-Pacific region — including over Chinese moves in the East and South China seas and North Korea's nuclear program — the White House is reportedly considering naming the top U.S. military commander in the region to be ambassador to Australia.
Citing three officials in the administration of President Donald Trump, The Washington Post reported Tuesday that Adm. Harry Harris, the head of U.S. Pacific Command, was being discussed for the role, though a decision had yet to be made.
Pacific Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Japan Times.