Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit
Source: The Hindu
Category: General
Region: China
Published: October 28, 2026 at 07:50
📝 Summary
The United States has been seeking to boost its regional defence partnerships in recent years, citing the need to uphold what it terms a "free and open Indo-Pacific" as China has increasingly flexed its muscles in the region