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Hegseth to make first big pitch to Asian allies at key security forum
Amid growing unease in the Indo-Pacific, the US defence chief prepares to reassure partners of Washington's reliability.
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The latest news on the United States. US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth will deliver his first major international address this weekend at the Shangri-La Dialogue, aiming to convince Asian partners that Washington remains committed to regional stability.
His appearance follows a string of controversial domestic decisions and mixed messages abroad, prompting uncertainty among allies. With China notably absent from this year's forum, Hegseth hopes to frame the United States as a firmer strategic alternative.
