New US Defense Secretary Pledges Alliance Cooperation to Counter China’s Indo-Pacific Ambitions
New U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Takes Office, Vows to Strengthen Military and Address Indo-Pacific Challenges washington, D.C. — in a swift transition following a contentious Senate confirmation, Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Defense on January 25, 2025. The former Army National Guard officer and Fox News host wasted … Read more