US War Secretary Pete Hegseth proposes US-ASEAN defense cooperation framework
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has proposed a new defense cooperation framework between the United States and ASEAN. The initiative aims to strengthen regional security ties ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Why it matters
This signals a potential shift in US-Southeast Asian security policy to counter regional geopolitical tensions.
United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday proposed developing a framework for defense cooperation between America and…
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