US Defense Secretary Faces Scrutiny on Indo-Pacific Commitment at ASEAN Summit in Philippines
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to face questions about Washington's commitment to the Indo-Pacific at an ASEAN meeting in the Philippines. The Iran war and rising tensions with China cast a shadow over the certainty of US regional engagement.
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