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The Supreme Court did Trump a favor in Southeast Asia

Striking down IEEPA tariffs gives Washington a chance to rebuild trust, if the president doesn’t try for new workarounds

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New US Army force deployed to Philippines

This signals an expanding American footprint and risk of being pulled into tensions with China

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South Korea isn't crazy about US-led anti-China bloc

Leaders there, and the public, remain deeply wary of supporting American military operations beyond the peninsula — especially over Taiwan

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US stirring up more trouble in China-Philippines naval clash

Two recent incidents in the South China Sea highlight the potential for a real crisis and Washington is not helping

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China, Philippines both plant flag on reef, escalating Maritime tussle

Washington will need to nuance its response as it gets drawn in as Manila’s treaty ally

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Major US-Philippine military drills kick off amid tensions with China

This is an annual event but with bigger and more lethal weapons on display, and close to the South China Sea