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U.S.-ASEAN relations
ARIA: Congress Makes Its Mark on US Asia Policy
By Carl Thayer
ARIA is a significant step toward a more engaged U.S. posture in Asia.
Trump Signs Asia Reassurance Initiative Act Into Law
By Ankit Panda
The act authorizes $1.5 billion in new spending for U.S. initiatives in Asia.
What Is the Prescription for ASEAN’s Crisis?
By Mie Oba
With its independence under threat, the bloc really has just one option.
The Costs of Trump's East Asia Summit No-Show
By Ankit Panda
Why Trump’s no-show at the East Asia Summit is a massive own goal.
Will Trump's Visit to Asia Mark the Moment US Leadership in the Region Is Irrevocably Ceded to China?
By Carl Thayer
Trump must show that he can think strategically and not just transactionally to avoid the worst.
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."