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US-ASEAN

June 08, 2019
US Southeast Asia Counterterrorism Approach in the Headlines With New Philippines Program
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Discussions of a new program spotlighted Washington’s ongoing approach toward a key concern for U.S. policymakers.

December 07, 2018
Strengthening the US-Thailand Alliance for an Indo-Pacific Future
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beyond managing challenges, both sides can seize opportunities to reinforce an important relationship amid broader strategic trends.

October 30, 2018
US-Singapore Defense Ties in Focus with Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement reinforced the ongoing security relationship between the two countries.

October 24, 2018
What’s in the New US-ASEAN Maritime Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The announcement of the forthcoming drills spotlighted Washington’s efforts to deepen defense ties with Southeast Asian states.

August 27, 2018
US-ASEAN Defense Ties in Focus With Maritime Security Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the ongoing activity within the annual SEACAT exercise and its significance.

March 31, 2018
US Pacific Partnership 2018 Moves to Southeast Asia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Asia’s largest annual multilateral HADR exercise kicked off this year’s iteration of its subregional engagements with a move to Indonesia this week.

February 24, 2018
New Indonesia Drones Spotlight US-ASEAN Maritime Security Initiative
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Reports of new UAVs for Indonesia highlight Washington’s ongoing efforts to boost regional maritime security capabilities.

January 05, 2018
What’s Behind the New US-Thailand Military Facility Hype?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Old alliance dynamics are at work in a new controversy.

December 14, 2017
Mekong Disaster Drills Highlight US-ASEAN Subregional Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Disaster response drills put the spotlight on the subregional component of U.S. ties with the region.

December 12, 2017
US-Philippines Coast Guard Cooperation in the Spotlight with Coast Watch Center Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A key facility in maritime security collaboration was in the headlines again this week.

October 27, 2017
Would a Trump EAS Philippines Miss Matter for US Asia Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though a miss would no doubt be unfortunate, its significance also needs to be kept in perspective.

October 13, 2017
A US-China Role in the New Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The expansion of the indigenous initiative needs to be properly framed.