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Trump Southeast Asia

January 31, 2018
What Will the 2018 Cobra Gold Military Exercises in Thailand Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s drills will be closely watched for what it says about the US-Thailand alliance and Thailand itself.

January 24, 2018
What’s Next for US-Indonesia Defense Relations Under Trump?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the opportunities and challenges for security ties.

January 23, 2018
What Does Mattis’ ASEAN Trip Say About Trump’s Asia Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Amid his stops in Indonesia and Vietnam, questions remain over the direction of the Trump administration's Asia policy.

January 05, 2018
What’s Behind the New US-Thailand Military Facility Hype?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Old alliance dynamics are at work in a new controversy.

December 28, 2017
Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy and Southeast Asia
By Li Jie Sheng

December 14, 2017
Mekong Disaster Drills Highlight US-ASEAN Subregional Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Disaster response drills put the spotlight on the subregional component of U.S. ties with the region.

December 12, 2017
US-Philippines Coast Guard Cooperation in the Spotlight with Coast Watch Center Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A key facility in maritime security collaboration was in the headlines again this week.

November 29, 2017
US-Philippines Military Exercise Signals Strengthened Defense Ties in the Duterte Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement is another sign of a relationship on the uptick following a rocky start under the new Philippine president.

October 27, 2017
Would a Trump EAS Philippines Miss Matter for US Asia Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though a miss would no doubt be unfortunate, its significance also needs to be kept in perspective.

October 11, 2017
Managing the US-Thailand Alliance in the Trump Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
After Prayut’s White House visit, the hard work of alliance management remains.

September 06, 2017
The Real Test for US-Malaysia Relations in the Trump Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s first White House visit is a chance to address broader challenges in bilateral ties.

August 30, 2017
Singapore Deploys Military Helicopters For US Hurricane Operations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state offers help as storm continues to wreak destruction.