Hegseth’s High-Stakes Gambit: U.S. Defense Secretary Issues Clear Warning to China at Shangri-La Dialogue
SECDEF Hegseth didn’t bring a scalpel to Singapore—he brought a sledgehammer, and made sure Beijing heard it hit the floor.
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SECDEF Hegseth didn’t bring a scalpel to Singapore—he brought a sledgehammer, and made sure Beijing heard it hit the floor.
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