Eluding The Crossfire While Giants Fight: East And Southeast Asian Geopolitics And The South China Sea Dispute – Analysis
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The article discusses the emerging regional rivalry between China and the United States in East and Southeast Asia. It highlights the geopolitical transformation in the region driven by China's economic rise and the US' foreign policy 'rebalancing' in Asia. The article emphasizes the changing balance between East and West, with Asia becoming more economically integrated and China replacing the US as the main trading partner for most Asian nations. It also mentions the growing military power of China and the US' pivot to Asia as a response. The article discusses the South China Sea dispute and the conflicting positions of the US and China, as well as the role of ASEAN in managing the conflicts. It concludes by highlighting the challenges faced by ASEAN in maintaining unity and dealing with the growing tensions between the US and China.
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