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Trump’s Southeast Asia Trade Deals Are in Limbo

Trump’s Southeast Asia Trade Deals Are in Limbo

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05.05.2026 6

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Derek Grossman

The Quad Is on the Brink of Extinction

Ongoing reports and analysis Last year was supposed to have been India’s turn to host a Quadrilateral Security Dialogue summit. But 2025 came and...

23.04.2026 9

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Derek Grossman

Will ASEAN Welcome Myanmar Back Into Its Fold?

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09.04.2026 8

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Derek Grossman

Lessons for Singapore from Trump’s War in Iran

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24.03.2026 7

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Trump’s New Arms Rules Will Hit Southeast Asia

Ongoing reports and analysis On Feb. 6, U.S. President Trump declared through yet another executive order that the United States would abide by a new...

17.02.2026 8

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Derek Grossman

How Malaysia Unlocked Trump

04.02.2026 10

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Derek Grossman

The Philippines Are in for a Turbulent 2026

20.01.2026 20

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Trump’s Tactics Could Unravel U.S. Strategy in Southeast Asia

07.01.2026 20

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Vietnam Tries to Escape the U.S.-China Trap

09.12.2025 9

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Derek Grossman

ASEAN Is No Longer Just a Talk Shop

24.11.2025 30

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This Is the Future of U.S. Foreign Aid Under Trump

11.11.2025 10

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Derek Grossman

Trump Plays Offense in China’s Backyard

31.10.2025 10

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Derek Grossman

Japan’s Likely New Prime Minister Could Unnerve the Region

Sanae Takaichi's historic ascent to the leadership could have significant repercussions for the country's relationships with China, Russia, and the...

18.10.2025 10

The Diplomat

Derek Grossman

Timor-Leste Adds a New Wrinkle to U.S.-China Competition

17.10.2025 10

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Derek Grossman

AUKUS’s Survival Is a Good Sign for Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

03.10.2025 20

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Derek Grossman

The India-US Partnership Will Survive, Maybe Even Thrive

Despite the recent turbulence in the relationship, geopolitical realities will continue to push New Delhi to seek a closer relationship with...

24.09.2025 10

The Diplomat

Derek Grossman

Beijing’s Double Standards in the South China Sea

22.09.2025 10

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Derek Grossman

The Devil Is in the Details: US and South Korea Seek Alliance Modernization, But How?

It’s not clear that common worldviews will be enough to keep the alliance moving in a positive direction.

17.09.2025 20

The Diplomat

Derek Grossman

Trump Is Inching Toward a Major Strategic Blunder in Myanmar

21.08.2025 10

Foreign Policy

Derek Grossman

Marcos Mostly Got What He Wanted Out of Trump

Although the Philippine president's visit could have been better, particularly on trade, it also featured no obvious mistakes or missed opportunities.

04.08.2025 10

The Diplomat

Derek Grossman

Cambodia and Thailand Have Agreed to a Cease-fire. Now What?

29.07.2025 10

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Derek Grossman

Why Marco Rubio’s Asia Visit Was a Total Bust

15.07.2025 10

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Derek Grossman

The Philippines May Turn Its Back on the U.S. Again

09.07.2025 10

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Why Southeast Asia Is Flocking to BRICS

01.07.2025 10

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Trump’s Volatility Is Pushing Asia Toward Beijing

30.04.2025 9

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Derek Grossman

How U.S.-Russia-China Ties Would Impact the Indo-Pacific

06.03.2025 10

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Derek Grossman