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On 6 February 2024, Kurt Campbell was confirmed as the next US Deputy Secretary of State, signalling a potential shift in focus from the Middle East and Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific region. But Southeast Asian leaders still see this as a temporary solution to the inconsistency of US policy. While Campbell's appointment and expertise is seen as a positive, the political climate of the United States and the inconsistency of US commitment to the region leave doubts as to the longevity of this policy shift.