Elbridge Colby is one of the most serious, though polarising, foreign policy brains in Washington and is responsible for briefing Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on policy matters. One such matter is a review of the AUKUS submarine deal with Australia, which Colby is leading.

USSC CEO Dr Michael Green was quoted in the article, saying Elbridge Colby has made his mark in foreign policy circles by pushing hardest to make the difficult choices many people know are necessary.