I found this whole study to be excellent. Some much needed clear-eyed analysis of the limits of influence from security assistance

3) Congress needs to step up if the United States is going to expand its diplomatic footprint in the Indo-Pacific. This isn't just about funding (although that's important), but pushing State to be efficient and focus its strategy. If left to itself, everything/nothing will be a priority for State

2) Having a significant diplomatic footprint matters for being able to take advantage of opportunities for security agreements, trade, cultural exchange. Technology can't replace diplomats, but can increase their reach if carefully deployed

Some takeaways:
1) The Biden administration made some progress in expanding the US diplomatic footprint in the Indo-Pacific but it was meager and could be wiped out pretty quickly