Placing ASEAN amidst a growing US-China competition (Curie Maharani, Wendy A. Prajuli – Observer Research Foundation)

The United States (US) President Donald Trump’s appointment of a hawkish, anti-Chinese secretary of state and a defence minister signalled that future US policy would not only escalate Indo-Pacific tensions but also sideline ASEAN. ASEAN must not be caught off guard, as was Europe. ASEAN must reinforce its unity, centrality and resilience by tapping into like-minded strategic partners such as India, with emerging influence and converging interests.

Placing ASEAN amidst a growing US-China competition

 

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