What is ASEAN and why is it popping up in Trump cabinet nominee hearings?
Tammy Duckworth asked the nominee for factual details about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including its ...
Pete Hegseth Seems Really Confused About Where Southeast Asia Is
Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, was taking questions from Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) when she challenged him to ...
5 things about Asean foreign ministers' retreat in Malaysia
The retreat, hosted at the Langkawi International Convention Centre, is expected to see the participation of over 200 ...
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What Is ASEAN?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional grouping that aims to promote economic and security cooperation among its ten members: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos ...
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Commentary: Trump’s defence chief pick cannot name a single ASEAN country – here’s why that’s worrying
Donald Trump did not nominate Pete Hegseth as defence secretary for his knowledge of global affairs, but the lapse highlights ...
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China assures ASEAN states of close future ties
China welcomes countries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, seizing new opportunities brought by the ...
What is ASEAN and why is it important to the United States? This is the organization Hegseth didn’t know about
Hegseth faltered when asked about ASEAN, a vital group of Asian countries crucial for U.S. strength in the region.
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With Indonesia, Brics is adding Southeast Asia to its power base
With Indonesia joining the grouping and Malaysia and Thailand as partner countries, Brics has acquired not just mineral-rich members but also key Asean voices Indonesia has become the first Southeast ...