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Esper Talks About Role of Alliances, Partnerships in U.S. Security

  • Defense.gov
  • Oct. 20, 2020 | 01:00:21

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper discusses the importance of alliances and partnerships in U.S. national security and how to enhance and expand those relationships, Oct. 20, 2020, during a fireside chat at the Atlantic Council. Video courtesy of the Atlantic Council.

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