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S-E Asia's diplomatic pushback against US defence spending calls

S-E Asia's diplomatic pushback against US defence spending calls
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At the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, Southeast Asian nations pushed back against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s emphasis on military hardware over diplomatic summits. Leaders like Timor-Leste's President Jose Ramos-Horta argued that diplomacy and social stability are more effective than military buildup for regional security.

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The disagreement highlights a growing geopolitical divide between US-led military-focused security strategies and the 'ASEAN Way' of prioritizing regional dialogue.

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The article presents both the US perspective and the regional pushback, using neutral language to describe the diplomatic tension.

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