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U.S.-ASEAN relations
Trump Goes to Asia: Everything You Need to Know
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Donald Trump goes to Asia for the first time as president. What can we expect?
Is America Losing the Soft Power Contest in Southeast Asia?
By Mark J. Valencia
The recent ASEAN meetings capped an alarming trend of eroding U.S. influence.
The US Needs ASEAN in Its New Asia Strategy
By Vannarith Chheang
The United States can ensure its relevance in Asia by strengthening ties with ASEAN.
What Does Southeast Asia Think About the Trump Presidency?
By Catherine Putz
A recent survey depicts a dim view of U.S. regional engagement, and an opening for China.
How the Trump Administration Could Make Common Cause With ASEAN
By Thuc D. Pham
Trump needs a coherent U.S. policy toward ASEAN.
Regional Security Stakes In Southeast Asia
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Joseph Chinyong Liow.
Democracy and Human Rights Shouldn’t Take a Backseat in US Southeast Asia Policy
By Michael Larkin and Hunter Marston
"As the world’s most powerful democracy, the United States can and should do more to support Southeast Asia’s democracies."
After Obama, What’s Next for ASEAN Centrality?
By David Han
Rather than relying on attention from the U.S., ASEAN members should work to maintain the bloc's relevance.
No ASEAN Consensus on the South China Sea
By Termsak Chalermpalanupap
Don't hold out too much hope for a unified stance at the upcoming ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Laos.
Why Southeast Asian Countries Avoid Tilting Too Far Toward the US
By Hunter Marston
Despite more U.S. engagement, Southeast Asian countries are getting better at hedging.
US Upgrades Economic Ties With ASEAN Amid China’s Growing Influence
By Gong Ting
As China's influence rises, Washington is seeking to expand its own economic and trade ties in Southeast Asia.
The Significance of the US-ASEAN Sunnylands Summit
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the recent U.S.-ASEAN Summit.