association of southeast asian nations asean

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

Pete Hegseth Moment Goes Viral as He Appears to Not Know What ASEAN Is

A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations."

FOX 10 Phoenix · 3d

Hegseth stumped by question about ASEAN; here's what it is

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was questioned about ASEAN during a heated Senate confirmation and struggled with his response.

HuffPost on MSN · 4d

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 share his knowledge about even just one member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3d

Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one m

Christian Science Monitor · 3d

Don’t know what ASEAN is? Neither did Pete Hegseth. Why this Asian bloc is important.

The 10-nation bloc, known as ASEAN, has been useful for the United States in countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. Many member nations have territorial disputes with China, which has become increasingly assertive in pressing those claims.

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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 ...

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Malaysia takes on ASEAN mantle but tempers expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea

Southeast Asian foreign ministers hold a closed-doors retreat in Malaysia on Sunday, as the country hosts its first meeting ...

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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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ASEAN's Turbulent Challenges: Myanmar's Crisis and the South China Sea

Southeast Asian foreign ministers convene in Malaysia to address pressing regional issues including Myanmar's civil unrest ...

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Malaysia hosts key ASEAN meeting ahead of Trump's return

LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- Foreign ministers from ASEAN member countries convene Sunday to discuss this year's priorities for the ...

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ASEAN and China Must Start Tackling Thorny Issues of South China Sea Code, Philippines Says

LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the ...

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Navigating the Milestones: ASEAN, China, and the South China Sea Code

ASEAN and China are urged to resolve 'milestone issues' in their South China Sea code of conduct talks, including its scope ...

Question on ASEAN stumps Trump’s choice for defense Hegseth at confirmation hearing

During a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Senator Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary ...

Trump’s defence pick Pete Hegseth fails Asean test, sparking mockery across Southeast Asia

Pete Hegseth, nominated for US Secretary of Defence, could not name a single member of the regional bloc during his ...

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