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U.S. in Southeast Asia
![The Problem of US Military Access in a Non-Aligned Indo-Pacific The Problem of US Military Access in a Non-Aligned Indo-Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-08-02-154524.jpg)
The Problem of US Military Access in a Non-Aligned Indo-Pacific
By Lucas Myers
A persistent commitment to hedging in South and Southeast Asia raises concerns about U.S. force projection into the region during a potential conflict with China.
![The Perception Game: How Are China and the US Viewed in Southeast Asia? The Perception Game: How Are China and the US Viewed in Southeast Asia?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-15-175111.jpg)
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.
![When the US Tried to Orchestrate a Coup in Cambodia When the US Tried to Orchestrate a Coup in Cambodia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-03-25-193911.jpg)
When the US Tried to Orchestrate a Coup in Cambodia
By Matthew Jagel
Although some details remain murky, the United States was certainly involved in the Dap Chhuon Affair.
![In Southeast Asia, VP Kamala Harris Is at the Center of US Efforts to Counter China In Southeast Asia, VP Kamala Harris Is at the Center of US Efforts to Counter China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-09-07-160702.jpg)
In Southeast Asia, VP Kamala Harris Is at the Center of US Efforts to Counter China
By Chris Megerian
While analysts bemoaned President Biden’s absence from the ASEAN summit, Harris has visited more countries in Southeast Asia than in any other region.
![The Cost of Biden’s APEC Absence The Cost of Biden’s APEC Absence](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-11-10-133305.jpg)
The Cost of Biden’s APEC Absence
By Sam Baron
President Joe Biden’s decision to skip the APEC Leaders' Meeting sends the wrong message about the U.S. economic commitment to Southeast Asia.
![US-ASEAN Summit a Missed Opportunity to Tackle Shrinking Civic Space Across the Region US-ASEAN Summit a Missed Opportunity to Tackle Shrinking Civic Space Across the Region](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-05-13-160548.jpg)
US-ASEAN Summit a Missed Opportunity to Tackle Shrinking Civic Space Across the Region
By Pornpen Khongkachonkiet
Civil society across ASEAN is struggling to survive in the face of growing repression. Countering this alarming trend must be a top priority for the U.S.
![US Credibility in ASEAN in the Shadow of the Ukraine Conflict US Credibility in ASEAN in the Shadow of the Ukraine Conflict](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-12-23-163901.jpg)
US Credibility in ASEAN in the Shadow of the Ukraine Conflict
By David Cohen and Alexandra Koch
Washington's deepening engagement with NATO has unsettled efforts to consolidate alliances and partnerships in Southeast Asia.
![America’s Aid Imperium and Human Rights in Southeast Asia America’s Aid Imperium and Human Rights in Southeast Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-03-25-121752.jpg)
America’s Aid Imperium and Human Rights in Southeast Asia
By Salvador Santino F. Regilme Jr.
Has U.S. foreign aid led to advancements in rights or increased repression in Southeast Asia?
![Kamala Harris’ Southeast Asia Visit Shows Biden’s Southeast Asia Policy Still Lacks a Clear Roadmap Kamala Harris’ Southeast Asia Visit Shows Biden’s Southeast Asia Policy Still Lacks a Clear Roadmap](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-08-26-14.jpg)
Kamala Harris’ Southeast Asia Visit Shows Biden’s Southeast Asia Policy Still Lacks a Clear Roadmap
By Xirui Li and Dingding Chen
The expansion of U.S. cooperation with Southeast Asia was a welcome step, but the question of long-term strategy remains.
![Will Vietnam Be America’s Next Strategic Partner? Will Vietnam Be America’s Next Strategic Partner?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-08-20-11.jpg)
Will Vietnam Be America’s Next Strategic Partner?
By Alexander L. Vuving
The momentum is now set for the two countries to announce their long overdue strategic partnership the next time their top leaders meet in person.
![Richard Heydarian on Southeast Asia’s Eventful Year Richard Heydarian on Southeast Asia’s Eventful Year](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-01-25-9.jpg)
Richard Heydarian on Southeast Asia’s Eventful Year
By Sebastian Strangio
What does 2021 hold for Southeast Asia?
![Hedging, Over Commitment, and the Escalating Risk of Conflict in Southeast Asia Hedging, Over Commitment, and the Escalating Risk of Conflict in Southeast Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-40597819483_f2153e071d_k.jpg)
Hedging, Over Commitment, and the Escalating Risk of Conflict in Southeast Asia
By Hunter Marston and Thomas Bruce
The U.S.-China rivalry is turning Southeast Asia into a major potential flashpoint.
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