Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took a trip across the Pacific recently and it came at an uncertain time. This awkward situation is due to the Signal chat controversy that’s engulfed Washington but also as many allies in the Asia-Pacific are concerned about their relationship with the US. Following Hegseth’s trip, China launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, underscoring […]
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