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Trump Southeast Asia
![What’s in the New US-Thailand Alliance Joint Vision Statement? What’s in the New US-Thailand Alliance Joint Vision Statement?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-111719-secdef-jv2020-cover-1140x684-1.jpg)
What’s in the New US-Thailand Alliance Joint Vision Statement?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what a notable development in the alliance relationship may mean for its future evolution.
![Trump and Southeast Asia: What Would a US-ASEAN Special Summit Do? Trump and Southeast Asia: What Would a US-ASEAN Special Summit Do?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-46268716_2240721726200173_2241137325444694016_n.jpg)
Trump and Southeast Asia: What Would a US-ASEAN Special Summit Do?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the potential significance of the development for US Southeast Asia policy under the Trump administration and beyond.
![Why the First US-ASEAN Maritime Exercise Matters Why the First US-ASEAN Maritime Exercise Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-seacat-2019.jpg)
Why the First US-ASEAN Maritime Exercise Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of the holding of long-mulled drills.
![US-Myanmar Policy Under Trump in the Spotlight With New Sanctions US-Myanmar Policy Under Trump in the Spotlight With New Sanctions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17314514012565.jpg)
US-Myanmar Policy Under Trump in the Spotlight With New Sanctions
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New measures announced this week have spotlighted the Trump administration’s approach toward Naypyidaw.
![The Future of US-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Secretary Visit The Future of US-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Secretary Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-47964564646_8e09a995c0_k.jpg)
The Future of US-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Secretary Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted efforts to deepen defense sides between the two sides despite the challenges that remain.
![US-Thailand Alliance in the Spotlight with New Combat Vehicle Deal US-Thailand Alliance in the Spotlight with New Combat Vehicle Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-9012898203_1d86d7f9d1_k.jpg)
US-Thailand Alliance in the Spotlight with New Combat Vehicle Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development comes as both sides continue to manage opportunities and challenges in their broader relationship.
![Managing the US-Philippines Alliance: The Limits of Commitment Clarity Managing the US-Philippines Alliance: The Limits of Commitment Clarity](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-pompeo-philippines-us.jpg)
Managing the US-Philippines Alliance: The Limits of Commitment Clarity
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Washington's new commitment clarity may be significant, the broader and longer-term challenges of alliance management remain.
![Strengthening the US-Thailand Alliance for an Indo-Pacific Future Strengthening the US-Thailand Alliance for an Indo-Pacific Future](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/18875_52809cc55e1ab.jpg)
Strengthening the US-Thailand Alliance for an Indo-Pacific Future
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beyond managing challenges, both sides can seize opportunities to reinforce an important relationship amid broader strategic trends.
![What Does Mattis’ Visit Reveal About US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump? What Does Mattis’ Visit Reveal About US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-4189203.jpg)
What Does Mattis’ Visit Reveal About US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip had both symbolic and substantive significance for the relationship despite lingering concerns.
![Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Challenge in the Spotlight at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Challenge in the Spotlight at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-mattis-indo-pacific.jpg)
Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Challenge in the Spotlight at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The administration needs to address key challenges to make its new strategic approach succeed.
![Indonesia’s New Attack Helicopters Put Spotlight on US-Indonesia Defense Ties Indonesia’s New Attack Helicopters Put Spotlight on US-Indonesia Defense Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-james_mattis_with_joko_widodo_in_jakarta_-_2018_25978997278.jpg)
Indonesia’s New Attack Helicopters Put Spotlight on US-Indonesia Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two sides held a ceremony last week to commemorate another completed delivery of military equipment.
![What Does US Participation at the Singapore Airshow Reveal About Trump’s Asia Policy? What Does US Participation at the Singapore Airshow Reveal About Trump’s Asia Policy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-36550024310_069ab5a0a5_o.jpg)
What Does US Participation at the Singapore Airshow Reveal About Trump’s Asia Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what an uptick in American involvement at the event signals about the administration’s approach.
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