Diplomacy · Intl
Hegseth proposes 'ambitious' U.S.-ASEAN defence framework at Philippine summit
The Hindu
Published 28 Oct 2026, 6:50 pm·1 h ago·1 min read
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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
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