Biden administration

While analysts bemoaned President Biden’s absence from the ASEAN summit, Harris has visited more countries in Southeast Asia than in any other region.

This week's visit to Thailand by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has cast a spotlight on the country's languishing treaty alliance with Washington.

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Despite his recent gaffes about U.S. policy toward Taiwan, Biden's caution and conservatism are likely to carry the day.

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The pursuit of an elevated partnership provides a valuable opportunity for both sides to shape an updated, shared agenda.

The region has thrown its support behind Washington's long-awaited economic engagement plan, even as the specifics remain vague.

The meeting fulfilled its purpose as a symbolic statement of American commitment, but came up short on the specifics.

The question hanging over the two-day summit is whether the U.S. can avoid viewing its relations with Southeast Asia solely through the lens of its competition with China.

Addressing regional concerns will be difficult, take time, and require U.S. policymakers to be responsive. But failure is not an option.

The March 28-29 meeting has been delayed due to scheduling clashes with some Southeast Asian governments.