Can a Biden Presidency contain China in Southeast Asia and win back America’s old prestige?
Donald Trump’s presidency has damaged America’s stature in Southeast Asia greatly. What does Joe Biden need to do to reverse the impact of last four years?
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RCEP: Record trade deal shows value of Southeast Asian leadership amid US-China spat
The signing of the RCEP points to the potential power of Southeast Asia’s neutrality amid US-China tensions.
ASEAN Summit: Leaders agree on concrete measures to overcome challenges
The 37th ASEAN Summit, which ended on November 15, saw member states adopt decisive and concrete measures to bolster internal and external cooperation and to overcome major challenges facing the regional bloc, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Could ASEAN expel Cambodia and Laos over their allegiance to China?
ASEAN remains a key player in Southeast Asia’s diplomatic architecture. However, a growing debate on the expulsion of member states may divide the grouping deeply.
Typhoon Vamco strikes Vietnam and the Philippines, showing force of climate crisis
Yet another storm has washed across the Philippines and into Vietnam, showing the severe reality of the climate crisis for Southeast Asia.
Singapore enforces contact tracing ahead of reopening plans
Though Singapore has seen a decrease in COVID-19 cases, the city-state’s government is now enforcing mandatory nationwide contact tracing through apps and Bluetooth tokens. However, their latest move faces resistance.
The Lowy Institute 2020 Asia Power Index: Overstating the impact of COVID-19?
The Lowy Institute annual Asia Power Index offers comprehensive analysis but requires more scrutiny when it comes to gauging how countries stand diplomatically or militarily—or how prepared they are to tackle future challenges.
Southeast Asian leaders welcome Biden win with optimism
With the US election finally over and President-elect Joseph Biden set to enter the oval office, leaders across Southeast Asia have turned to what the next four years may hold for relations with the embattled superpower.
Extreme weather highlights Southeast Asia’s vulnerability to climate change
The region faces the threat of increasing natural disasters as global warming makes extreme weather more likely.
Is the Quad’s anti-China vision pushing ASEAN away?
In the past, the “Quad” of Australia, India, Japan and the United States has been unable to offer ASEAN anything concrete to back up its alleged aim of building a rules-based international order. As the forum rapidly becomes an anti-China block, it may push ASEAN further away.