Pentagon chief acknowledges legitimate concerns over great power competition

Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of Defense, stated during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that there is legitimate cause for concern about great power rivalries.

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This major security summit brings key Indo-Pacific players together to discuss mounting strategic challenges.

The Pentagon chief's remarks underscore persistent geopolitical tensions and challenges in maintaining regional balance.

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