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US pitches new defense framework to ASEAN amid skepticism

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Pete Hegseth, representing the Pentagon, proposed a new defense framework aimed at strengthening US-ASEAN cooperation, particularly in maritime security. However, this initiative faces significant skepticism from analysts and within the bloc itself. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has historically avoided choosing sides in geopolitical disputes, and their consensus-based system may limit the effectiveness of a unified framework. AI

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US pitches new defense framework to ASEAN amid skepticism

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