The US military is not “turning our backs” on Asia while performing “global obligations” such as the Iran conflict, according to US security Secretary Pete Hegseth addressing a key regional security gathering in Singapore.
Hegseth tried to reassure Asia-Pacific allies about the US’s commitment to the region, including finishing arms deals in the aftermath of a halted Taiwan weapons package, while also reiterating calls for Asian partners to increase defense spending.
While acknowledging the threat posed by China’s military buildup in the region, Hegseth stated that the US sought to avoid “needless confrontation”. Hegseth said weeks after US President Donald Trump’s favorable talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Japan’s military minister asked Hegseth to address worries about the US commitment at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday. Shinjiro Koizumi stated that “some countries might underestimate” that degree of commitment and may want to “drive a wedge” between the United States and its allies.
Hegseth stated that part of the US national defense strategy is “power projection” in the Pacific and collaboration with allies.People seek to equate our worldwide commitments with turning our backs on this region,” he remarked, refuting the claim.
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