Two topics of conversation dominated

Nations like Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN members have mastered the art of strategic hedging, balancing economic ties with China against security alliances with the

US-China Rivalry and ASEAN’s Fine Balancing Act

Two topics of conversation dominated: U.S.-China relations and President Donald Trump’s positions and policiesissues those of us from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Recent ASEAN survey

The Role of ASEAN in the U.S.-China Competition

Recent ASEAN survey: 50.5% favor China, up from 38.9% in 2025. Economic links strengthen due to US trade policies and Belt and Road Initiative. ASEAN seeks balance

This article examines how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) conflict management process in the South China Sea (SCS) has been conducted and whether the

ASEAN occupies a strategic position

ASEAN occupies a strategic position in the Indo-Pacific, balancing strong relationships with both the U.S. and China. The South China Sea, where several ASEAN

Balancing Act: Southeast Asian Nations and the South China Sea

Navigating Rivalries: Southeast Asia’s Balancing Act Amidst US-China

Comprising ten member states

Balancing Act: How China’s Neighbours Navigate Dual Pressures

Comprising ten member states, ASEAN has navigated the power play between the United States and China, aiming to uphold regional stability and promote

Southeast Asia's Balancing Act - Asia Society

As the region

ASEAN’s Balancing Act Between China and the US - ResearchGate

ASEAN's Balancing Act between the US and China in the Indo-Pacific

As the region's nations seek to protect their interests and maintain stability, they are faced with a dilemma: how to balance their economic ties with China and their security relationships with

Southeast Asia navigates US

Southeast Asia navigates US-China tensions, balancing economic ties and security strategies to sustain regional stability amid evolving geopolitical shifts.