Trump ASEAN

The document lays out ambitious aims for the region, with little apparent sense of how they can be fulfilled.

To regain its advantage in Southeast Asia, Washington must redefine the terms of competition.

A closer look at the potential significance of the development for US Southeast Asia policy under the Trump administration and beyond.  

New measures announced this week have spotlighted the Trump administration’s approach toward Naypyidaw.

A recent interaction spotlighted efforts to deepen defense sides between the two sides despite the challenges that remain.

Beyond managing challenges, both sides can seize opportunities to reinforce an important relationship amid broader strategic trends.

The trip had both symbolic and substantive significance for the relationship despite lingering concerns.

The administration needs to address key challenges to make its new strategic approach succeed.

The two sides held a ceremony last week to commemorate another completed delivery of military equipment.

Both sides held the latest iteration of Exercise Lightning Strike earlier this month.

Both sides are continuing to deepen ties in spite of lingering challenges and uncertainties.

U.S. President Donald Trump has a double standard for human rights in Vietnam. And it makes strategic sense.

Reports of new UAVs for Indonesia highlight Washington’s ongoing efforts to boost regional maritime security capabilities.

The interaction placed the focus on the broader bilateral relationship.

A closer look at what an uptick in American involvement at the event signals about the administration’s approach.

This year’s drills will be closely watched for what it says about the US-Thailand alliance and Thailand itself.

A closer look at the opportunities and challenges for security ties.

Amid his stops in Indonesia and Vietnam, questions remain over the direction of the Trump administration's Asia policy.

Old alliance dynamics are at work in a new controversy.

Disaster response drills put the spotlight on the subregional component of U.S. ties with the region.

A key facility in maritime security collaboration was in the headlines again this week.

A look ahead at the administration's early regional vision and the challenges before it.

Though a miss would no doubt be unfortunate, its significance also needs to be kept in perspective.

After Prayut’s White House visit, the hard work of alliance management remains.