Shangri-la
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stunned U.S. adversaries and allies at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue of defense officials in Singapore.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
At the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday, Hegseth was asked by Japan's defence minister to address concerns about US commitment.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Two other former defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, previously spoke at Shangri-La.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
It was clear immediately that they’d found their shark-free Shangri-La: No predators, lots of food and no annoying ocean waves splashing the sheltered docks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Enormous portraits of lost cities line the walls, with plaques revealing their names as Shangri-La, Avalon, and Shambhala.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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