U.S.-ASEAN relations

How has U.S. commitment to Southeast Asia changed over time? What do Southeast Asian states want from the United States?

While differences remain, Washington's current efforts will go some way to allaying Southeast Asian concerns about U.S. disengagement from the region.

The meeting highlighted where U.S. and Southeast Asian interests align, and where they part ways.

Insights from Bridget Welsh.

How will the end of GSOMIA affect Northeast Asian security? Also, how significant is the first U.S.-ASEAN maritime exercise?

ARIA is a significant step toward a more engaged U.S. posture in Asia.

The act authorizes $1.5 billion in new spending for U.S. initiatives in Asia.

With its independence under threat, the bloc really has just one option.

Why Trump’s no-show at the East Asia Summit is a massive own goal.

Trump must show that he can think strategically and not just transactionally to avoid the worst.

Donald Trump goes to Asia for the first time as president. What can we expect?

The recent ASEAN meetings capped an alarming trend of eroding U.S. influence.