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What to Expect From the US-ASEAN Special Summit
By Danny Teh Zi Yee and Nory Ly
COVID-19 recovery, the Ukraine conflict, and the new Indo-Pacific Economy Framework are likely to top the agenda during the May 12-13 meeting.

Cambodia Announces Postponement of Special US-ASEAN Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
The March 28-29 meeting has been delayed due to scheduling clashes with some Southeast Asian governments.

Washington’s Southeast Asia Commitments Must Look Beyond the ‘Like-Minded’
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The U.S. can't afford to limit its outreach to those nations with which it has the most in common.

US Southeast Asia Strategy: A Balance of Commitment Approach Under Biden and Beyond
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Sustaining its commitment to the region requires the U.S. to maintain a series of elusive balances.

Washington Needs to Sort Out Its Ambassadors to Southeast Asia
By David Hutt
A focus on high-profile state visits conceals the vacuum of diplomatic representation at the regional and national level.

Blinken in Southeast Asia: Is This the Real ‘Pivot’?
By Rizal Ramli
The U.S. Secretary of State's recent tour sent all the right signals, but some regional skepticism remains.

US Secretary of State Blinken Set for Maiden Southeast Asia Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
Antony Blinken's visits to Indonesia and Malaysia come amid a flurry of U.S. diplomatic engagements with the region.

Top US Asia Diplomat Embarks on Swing Through Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
Daniel Kritenbrink trip will seek regional support for the U.S.-led "rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific."

Chinese Foreign Minister Begins 3-Nation Tour of Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
The visit will include stops in Vietnam and Singapore, which recently hosted U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.

What Were the Main Outcomes of Kamala Harris’ Trip to Southeast Asia?
By Sebastian Strangio
The visit highlighted both the overlaps and the misalignments between the U.S. and Southeast Asian governments.

Harris Meets With Singapore Officials to Begin Asia Visit
By Alexandra Jaffe
On the first day of her Southeast Asian trip, the vice president signed agreements on COVID-19, climate change, and supply chain issues.

In Biden’s ‘America First’ Lite, Allies and Partners Come Second
By William Choong
After the fall of Kabul, there will be an element of doubt surrounding U.S. commitments in the Indo-Pacific.

In Afghanistan’s Shadow, US Vice President to Embark for Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
Kamala Harris' visits to Singapore and Vietnam are intended to send the message that "America is back." But will the message stick?

US Defense Chief Set for Southeast Asia Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
Lloyd Austin's three-nation tour comes amid concerns about a lack of focus in U.S. engagement with the region.

Jonathan Stromseth on Southeast Asia’s Great Power Dynamics
By Sebastian Strangio
"The Biden administration needs to improve America’s economic game in Southeast Asia in coordination with allies and partners."

What Would a Biden Administration Mean for Southeast Asia?
By Sebastian Strangio
The most likely outcome would be change in the form of U.S. policy and continuity in the substance.

US ASEAN Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Headlines with Regional Conference
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted Washington’s wider counterterrorism role in the subregion.

Trump and Southeast Asia: What Would a US-ASEAN Special Summit Do?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the potential significance of the development for US Southeast Asia policy under the Trump administration and beyond.

Pacific Fleet Commander Introductory Visit Puts US-Singapore Naval Relations into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the ongoing activity in the naval aspect of the bilateral defense relationship.

What’s Behind the New US-ASEAN Cyber Dialogue?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the holding of a new engagement between the two sides.

What’s Behind the Rising US-Southeast Asia Coast Guard Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a significant trend and its potential implications for Indo-Pacific security.

US-Myanmar Policy Under Trump in the Spotlight With New Sanctions
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New measures announced this week have spotlighted the Trump administration’s approach toward Naypyidaw.

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.

US-Vietnam Relations: Confronting the War Legacy Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Efforts at Agent Orange decontamination reinforce the work that continues to go into addressing old challenges even as both countries seek to maximize new opportunities.
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