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ASEAN, Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth Moment Goes Viral as He Appears to Not Know What ASEAN Is
A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations."
Don’t know what ASEAN is? Neither did Pete Hegseth. Why this Asian bloc is important.
The 10-nation bloc, known as ASEAN, has been useful for the United States in countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. Many member nations have territorial disputes with China, which has become increasingly assertive in pressing those claims.
A question about ASEAN stumped Pete Hegseth at his Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?
Hegseth responded at the heated Senate confirmation hearing that he couldn’t tell Duckworth the exact number of ASEAN nations, but that “I know we have allies in South Korea and Japan in AUKUS (a pact between Australia,
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ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling ...
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What is ASEAN and why is it popping up in Trump cabinet nominee hearings?
Tammy Duckworth asked the nominee for factual details about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including its ...
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Balancing tourism, growth: Asean's path to sustainable recovery, says Fadhillah
Asean countries should balance tourism and growth as they emerge from the shadows of the Covid-19 pandemic, says Deputy Prime ...
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'Our growth depends on engagement with ASEAN': Singapore President Tharman
Addressing the media during his visit to Odisha, Tharman highlighted that opportunities for Singapore lie in these regions, ...
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Philippines calls for Asean focus on disaster management
Foreign secretary Enrique Manalo says Asean’s vulnerability to climate change should elevate the issue on the bloc’s priority ...
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China urges ASEAN states to fight cross-border crimes in show of new urgency
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Southeast Asian countries on Thursday to take strong measures to crack down on ...
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Asean senior officials align ahead of ministerial retreat in Langkawi
The Asean Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) began on Saturday to engage in in-depth discussions on key regional issues, formulate recommendations, and align Asean Member States in preparation for the ...
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ASEAN Kita: Paving the way to a greener future
Discover how Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN can advance green initiatives and sustainable development. Explore the role of ...
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