Hegseth Reassures Southeast Asia of US Security Commitment at ADMM

US Secretary of War Hegseth, at the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting in Cebu, reaffirmed US commitment to defend allies and partners in Southeast Asia. This follows recent US diplomatic overtures to the region amid China's growing assertiveness. The pledge is rhetorical but signals continuity in US Indo-Pacific strategy.

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