US pushes militarization of ‘First Island Chain’ during ASEAN defense summit

US pushes militarization of ‘First Island Chain’ during ASEAN defense summit

The Cradle

According to a report by Anadolu Agency, US War Secretary Pete Hegseth met with his counterparts from Australia, Japan, and the Philippines today in Cebu City to expand operational military cooperation along the “First Island Chain.”

Speaking on the sidelines of the 20th ASEAN Defense… Continue reading