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![]() Pou SothirakNikkei Asian Review |
With an isolationist US increasingly viewing commitments as burdens, a power vacuum emerges that China and others can fill.
A recalibrated approach is needed to narrow differences, strengthen trust, and ensure a legally binding code that promotes regional stability.
Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins next month, a renewed focus on Asean will be essential for lasting stability amid China tensions.
Donald Trump is likely to resume his ‘America First’ policies and unsettle Indo-Pacific countries should he return to the Oval Office.