On the recordMay 30, 2026
A Pacific dominated by any hegemon would unravel the regional balance of power and undermine the equilibrium we all seek to preserve.
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Pete Hegseth
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npr.orgEditor's note · Context
Hegseth's speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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