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U.S.-China competition in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian Governments React to Punitive Trump Tariffs
By Sebastian Strangio
Vietnam and Thailand say they are open to negotiations with Washington, but will also seek to diversify their export markets away from the U.S.

Southeast Asia Slammed By President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
By Sebastian Strangio
Nine of the region's 11 nations have been hit with reciprocal tariffs that could devastate local industries – and create a strategic opening for China.

Southeast Asia’s Growing Maritime Security Agenda Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
From undersea cables to grey zone coercion, the region's states face challenges in managing intensifying strategic competition while addressing comprehensive maritime security issues.

Trump II, Southeast Asia, and Asymmetric US-China Competition
By Prashanth Parameswaran

Trump 2.0 and US Leadership in the Indo-Pacific
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ian Ja Chong.

Keith Richburg Discusses Trump 2.0, China, and ASEAN
By Luke Hunt
The veteran Asia correspondent is expecting another “carnival of chaos” after Trump returns to the White House.

Southeast Asia’s Real Choices Lie Beyond the ‘Swing State’ Paradigm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The real choices facing the region lie in specific swing sectors, rather than the aggregate U.S.-China choices of a few designated swing states.

The Perception Game: How Are China and the US Viewed in Southeast Asia?
By Rahul Mishra and Peter Brian M. Wang
The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2024 reveals ASEAN's growing polarization amid China-U.S. competition.

Malaysia’s Anwar Warns US That Constraining China Will ‘Accentuate’ Its Grievances
By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian leader said that U.S. leaders need to do more to see the world and the region from China's perspective.

Winning the China-US Narrative Competition in Southeast Asia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington needs to invest more in telling its story to win the regional battle for hearts and minds.

Securing China-US Relations Within the Wider Asia-Pacific
By Sourabh Gupta
The United States and China must craft a durable consensus that prioritizes regional stability and coexistence.

An Open Letter to Joe Biden From a Southeast Asian
By Edmund Lim
Contrary to the ongoing strategic tensions, most people in the region welcome good relations with and between the United States and China.
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