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world7 months ago•7 min saved

Hegseth Calls for Strengthened U.S. and Asian Alliances to Counter China's Threats

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the importance of strengthening US alliances in Asia, increasing military cooperation, and deterring China's expansion, while acknowledging the challenges posed by recent US trade policies and diplomatic tensions. He highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance regional security through joint training, weapon production, and strategic positioning, reaffirming America's commitment to its Indo-Pacific partners amidst China's growing military capabilities.

via The New York Times|

#asia #china #military

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Biden and Allies Address Russia-North Korea Ties Amid Political Shifts

President Joe Biden warned of significant political changes as he met with Asia-Pacific allies at the APEC summit, amid Donald Trump's return to power. Biden emphasized the importance of the trilateral partnership with Japan and South Korea against North Korea and China, and announced plans to formalize this alliance. Despite Trump's "America First" agenda, Biden and his team expect the alliance to endure. Biden's trip to the APEC summit has been overshadowed by Trump's recent election victory.

via Barron's|

#apec #biden #north-korea

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Cheney Blasts Trump: U.S. Credibility at Stake After Incendiary NATO Remarks"

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, emphasized the importance of upholding U.S. alliances, including NATO, and stated that U.S. credibility is at stake with each alliance. He addressed former President Trump's recent remarks about NATO, emphasizing the need for U.S. leadership and continued strengthening of military relationships with NATO allies. Brown also defended President Biden's mental acuity in response to recent comments about his memory, stating that Biden is sharp and has a good grasp of the issues.

via NBC News|

#gen-charles-q-brown-jr #nato #politics

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

"McConnell's Role in Countering Trump's Isolationism"

Mitch McConnell, the veteran Republican Senate leader, is the last serious bulwark within the party against Trump populists’ animosity toward US international commitments, despite his waning influence. McConnell's endorsement of swift Senate approval of aid to Ukraine and the importance of US alliances lays bare the global risks of Republicans’ embrace of isolationism. His power has been underpinned by political shrewdness, but he faces increasing opposition within his party and health challenges.

via Yahoo News|

#donald-trump #mitch-mcconnell #politics

military2 years ago•1 min saved

China and Singapore to Hold Joint Military Exercises in Strengthened Defence Partnership

China and Singapore will hold a joint military exercise, their first combined drills since 2021, as Beijing deepens its defence and security ties with Southeast Asia, a region with strong existing U.S. alliances. The exercise comes at a time of heightened tensions in the South China Sea, an area often traversed by Western navies including U.S. vessels conducting freedom of navigation operations. China's increased military engagement in Southeast Asia is widely expected to challenge the influence that the United States has shaped with countries including Singapore and Indonesia in coming years.

via Reuters|

#china #joint-military-exercise #military