Asia’s top security summit is still focused on the last war

The scope of security and warfare is no longer so neatly contained. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
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'Isn't it strange?': Japan defence minister addresses 'new militarism' accusations, compares with China at 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue

Japan’s defence minister Koizumi Shinjiro delivered his remarks at the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31.

Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China

The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up. But he also struck a more moderate ...
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Ministers from 44 countries to attend 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

Some 54 minister-level delegates from 44 countries will attend the 23rd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), to be held ...

US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence - Hegseth

The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in ...

Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington remains committed to the Indo-Pacific region while softening past ...

Hegseth says Trump will push for 'a great deal' with Iran, affirms defense commitments for Asia

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke Saturday, May 30, at the Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit in Singapore. The event, hosted annually by the strategic and military study group The International ...

Asian allies tiptoe around China as US influence wanes

The Shangri-La Dialogue is making clear how, even with bumped up defense spending and expanding bilateral ties, it will be ...