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U.S.-Southeast Asia relations
Parsing ASEAN’s Response to President Trump’s ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs
By Hai Hong Nguyen
If the Southeast Asian bloc is to navigate the current economic and geopolitical turbulence, it needs to think and act collectively.
Southeast Asian Governments Seek Negotiations Over Trump Tariffs
By Sebastian Strangio
Comments from President Trump and members of his inner circle have raised doubts about whether Washington is open to dialogue on the tariffs.
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.
Trump II, Southeast Asia, and Asymmetric US-China Competition
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Trump Is Ditching America’s European Allies. Don’t Be Sure He Won’t Abandon Its Asian Allies, Too.
By David Hutt
For the pathological pacifist who now occupies the Oval Office, nothing is off the table.
Economic Corridors: One Way Forward For US Engagement in Southeast Asia
By Narupat Rattanakit
While free trade has become politically infeasible in Washington, there are other ways to shore up the U.S. presence in one of the world's fastest-growing regions.
Trump’s Sudden Impact and Implications For Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
The administration's aid cuts, tariffs, and new China strategy are all set to further test ASEAN.
Where Are Southeast Asia’s ‘Cosmopolitan’ Leaders?
By David Hutt
There is more to cosmopolitanism than a Western education or the ability to speak foreign languages.
How Southeast Asia Responded to the US Presidential Election
By Meghan Murphy
The region's leaders appear to be taking the prospect of a second Donald Trump administration largely in their stride.
Harris or Trump: US Southeast Asia Policy Confronts Hard Realities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
There is an urgent need to reinforce U.S. competitiveness in the region regardless of who emerges victorious at the November 5 election.
Blinken Set to Visit 4 Southeast Asian Nations on Regional Tour
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. secretary of state will begin the six-nation tour with a visit to Vietnam to attend the funeral of the late Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong.
The Luzon Economic Corridor: A Badly-Needed Win For the US in Southeast Asia?
By Kevin Chen
As a proof of concept for the G-7's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, there is a lot riding on the initiative in the northern Philippines.
Is Southeast Asia Really Turning Toward China?
By Sebastian Strangio
The ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’s latest survey of elite opinion showed declining support for the U.S., but the picture is complicated.
The US in Southeast Asia: Less Drinking, More Thinking
By William Choong
Under President Joe Biden, Washington has made considerable progress in its relations with the region, but clear weak points remain.
US Defense Ties in Southeast Asia: A Wide-Ranging Buffet
By Sribala Subramanian
The Pentagon's palatable message for Southeast Asia.
Biden to Attend G20 but Miss ASEAN Meetings, White House Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The president attended the past two ASEAN-U.S. and East Asia summits, but will be represented by Vice President Kamala Harris at next month's meetings in Jakarta.
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.
US Influence in Southeast Asia Waning, New Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
A briefing from Sydney's Lowy Institute argues that the U.S. has lost influence to China in recent years, especially in terms of its economic and diplomatic engagement.
Scot Marciel on the State of U.S.-Southeast Asia Relations
By Sebastian Strangio
"Absent a major crisis, policy toward Southeast Asia tends to be a corollary of policies toward those major powers, most notably China."
Is the US Ready to Expand Its Strategic Economic Footprint in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
During her recent visit to the Philippines, Vice President Kamala Harris indicated that the U.S. is ready to step up its economic engagement in strategic sectors.
The Rationale Behind the US-ASEAN Electric Vehicle Initiative
By Xirui Li
The Biden administration has announced its intention to compete more vigorously with China for Southeast Asia's EV market.
President Biden Confirmed for Summits in Cambodia, Indonesia
By Sebastian Strangio
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the U.S. at the upcoming APEC Summit in Bangkok.
How American Firms Give the US an Edge Over China in Southeast Asia
By Phuong Pham
Beijing is an economic power in most of the region, but it can't compete with the long-established U.S. business presence.
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