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East Asia Summit

June 27, 2015
The Missing Piece in Australia's South China Sea Approach
By Greg Raymond
The government needs to give multilateral diplomacy a serious chance.

December 12, 2014
Interview: Nina Hachigian
By James Pach
Recently appointed U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Nina Hachigian speaks to The Diplomat following the U.S.-ASEAN Summit.

November 17, 2014
After APEC, East Asia Summit, and G20, China Emerges a Global Leader
By Dingding Chen
China is ready to assume global leadership and bear global responsibilities along with the U.S. -- this is good for everyone.

November 13, 2014
China and ASEAN: Moving Beyond the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
China needs to try different tactics on the South China Sea disputes to gain ASEAN's support for other Chinese projects.

November 02, 2014
What Obama Can Do on His Second Myanmar Visit
By Aung Tun
The country’s democratic transition is at a delicate stage. Obama and other world leaders could help.

August 12, 2014
The Strategic Importance of Myanmar for India
By Sridhar Ramaswamy & Tridivesh Singh Maini
Myanmar is India’s bridge east, and an important ally for growing its regional power.

October 14, 2013
What China Thinks of the Shutdown
The Chinese media offers a mixed take, while China’s leaders see an opportunity.

October 12, 2013
China’s Foreign Policy Debates
Xi Jinping may have grabbed the APEC Summit limelight, but China still needs to resolve some foreign policy questions.

October 12, 2013
India Rebukes Beijing on South China Sea
India’s PM Singh appeared to side with ASEAN against China at the East Asian Summit.

October 12, 2013
Brunei Caps Off a Solid Year at ASEAN’s Helm
Haze, integration and disarmament were among the hot topics of this year’s summit.

October 08, 2013
The Pivot Under Pressure
By David J. Karl
It’s not just the canceled trip. Other factors are limiting the ability of the U.S. to focus on the Asia-Pacific.

October 05, 2013
How Damaging Is the Cancellation of Obama’s Trip?
Some observers see it as a sign of waning American power in the region. Is that true?