Hegseth Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Asia
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- Published
- May 30, 2026
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- 1:41
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- May 30, 2026
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a firm yet calibrated message in Singapore, affirming America’s unwavering commitment to Asia while managing global responsibilities like Iran. He downplayed fears of neglect, stressing that U.S. power projection and alliance-building remain central to strategy. Hegseth defended U.S. arms commitments—including a su…
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a firm yet calibrated message in Singapore, affirming America’s unwavering commitment to Asia while managing global responsibilities like Iran. He downplayed fears of neglect, stressing that U.S. power projection and alliance-building remain central to strategy. Hegseth defended U.S. arms commitments—including a suspended Taiwan deal—by highlighting robust stockpiles and scalable production. He urged Asian allies to boost defense spending to 3.5% of GDP,
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