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Trump Southeast Asia
![New Philippines Radar System Spotlights US-ASEAN Maritime Security New Philippines Radar System Spotlights US-ASEAN Maritime Security](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-us-philippines-radar-tars.jpg)
New Philippines Radar System Spotlights US-ASEAN Maritime Security
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new system transferred by Washington highlights its continued focus on enhancing regional maritime security in Southeast Asia.
![US-Vietnam Defense Relations Under Trump Get a Boost With First Aircraft Carrier Visit US-Vietnam Defense Relations Under Trump Get a Boost With First Aircraft Carrier Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-09_18-42-43.jpg)
US-Vietnam Defense Relations Under Trump Get a Boost With First Aircraft Carrier Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move represents yet another step forward for security ties under the Trump administration amid lingering concerns.
![Should North Korea Be Kicked Out of the ASEAN Regional Forum? Should North Korea Be Kicked Out of the ASEAN Regional Forum?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-arf-meeting-laos-asean-regional-forum.jpg)
Should North Korea Be Kicked Out of the ASEAN Regional Forum?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Trump administration continues to call for Pyongyang’s suspension despite the challenges that this entails.
![Tillerson’s First ASEAN Voyage: What’s on the Agenda? Tillerson’s First ASEAN Voyage: What’s on the Agenda?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-us-asean.jpg)
Tillerson’s First ASEAN Voyage: What’s on the Agenda?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit offers the Trump administration a chance to build out its Asia policy amid uncertainties in the subregion.
![North Korea-Myanmar Links in the Spotlight Under Trump North Korea-Myanmar Links in the Spotlight Under Trump](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-34252546021_507a1823fc_z.jpg)
North Korea-Myanmar Links in the Spotlight Under Trump
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An old worry is being expressed with a renewed sense of urgency.
![A US-Thailand Alliance Boost Under Trump and Prayut? A US-Thailand Alliance Boost Under Trump and Prayut?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-carat-2017-singapore-thailand-us.jpg)
A US-Thailand Alliance Boost Under Trump and Prayut?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though an upcoming summit meeting offers room for both sides to boost the relationship, there are also lingering challenges.
![Trump’s Big Asia Summit Month? Trump’s Big Asia Summit Month?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-10_16-11-49.jpg)
Trump’s Big Asia Summit Month?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite lingering questions about its Asia strategy, the administration looks set for a string of meetings with the region’s leaders.
![Is Thailand Now Buying More Arms From China? Is Thailand Now Buying More Arms From China?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
Is Thailand Now Buying More Arms From China?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a new approval by the Thai government this week.
![US Navy Commander’s Philippines Voyage Reaffirms Alliance in Duterte Era US Navy Commander’s Philippines Voyage Reaffirms Alliance in Duterte Era](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-20_12-46-15.jpg)
US Navy Commander’s Philippines Voyage Reaffirms Alliance in Duterte Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Scott Swift was in Manila this week.
![US Delivers Six Patrol Vessels to Vietnam in Defense Boost US Delivers Six Patrol Vessels to Vietnam in Defense Boost](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-us-vietnam-coast-guard-osius.jpg)
US Delivers Six Patrol Vessels to Vietnam in Defense Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Handover indicates expanding security collaboration between the two partners is continuing under Trump.
![What Was the First Special US-ASEAN Meeting Under Trump Really About? What Was the First Special US-ASEAN Meeting Under Trump Really About?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-us-asean.jpg)
What Was the First Special US-ASEAN Meeting Under Trump Really About?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An important recent engagement between the two sides was more than just about North Korea.
![The Real Challenge for US-ASEAN Relations Under Trump The Real Challenge for US-ASEAN Relations Under Trump](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-us-asean.jpg)
The Real Challenge for US-ASEAN Relations Under Trump
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the recent spurt of high-level engagement is welcome, this talk needs to be followed up by action.