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Philippines protests
Asia-Pacific

Unrest in Philippines threatens to upend US backed data centers

As anger grows against the government in Manila, Washington should place emphasis on investment that is not seen as in bed with crony capitalism

Why can't the US get Southeast Asia's support in the South China Sea?
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Why can't the US get Southeast Asia's support in the South China Sea?

States in the region agree that Beijing's maritime claims are extreme, but they won't join Washington in condemning them

ASEAN Russia
Asia-Pacific

Thanks to Trump, Russia's own 'pivot to Asia' is bearing fruit

Moscow is taking advantage of the opportunities unleashed by the Iran war's impact on the ASEAN states

Trump ASEAN
Asia-Pacific

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

Trump ASEAN
Asia-Pacific

‘America First’ meets ‘ASEAN Way’ in Kuala Lumpur

Trump announces largely one-way trade deals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, and also takes credit for another peace agreement.

China Malaysia
Asia-Pacific

How China is 'eating our lunch' with soft power

While Washington sends speeches and militaries to Southeast Asia, Beijing shows up with money, projects, and people