... region’s countries – the United States, Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines,... ... structure of the new framework is, naturally, aimed at containing China and precluding the successes of the Regional Comprehensive ... ... concerned that China is “usurping” integration initiatives in the Asia-Pacific (following the withdrawal of the United States from ... ... well as with Beijing’s agreement with Macau. The agreement with ASEAN evolved in a similar manner. Importantly, China has stayed ...
... however, that the numerous dialogue mechanisms that exist in the Asia-Pacific region are purely imitative and decorative in nature.... ... strategies that have emerged in Asia and are designed to counterbalance China will be seen by many smaller countries in the region as an ... ... assertiveness, at least to the extent possible.
Anton Tsvetov:
ASEAN and Russia Look to Achieve Their Full Potential
In the coming ... ... initiatives and platforms. The revived U.S.–Japan–Australia–India quadrilateral dialogue - no doubt aimed at new and better ...
... affair.
Panview: Can we expect ASEAN to play a larger diplomatic role in the Asia-Pacific region? What is the future of the Asia-Pacific region?
Maavak: Southeast Asia is a colorful tapestry weaved by aeons of indigenous cultures as well as civilizational strands from China and India. By virtue of being bridges between both ancient civilizations, ASEAN is a natural buffer of stability as well as a beltway for prosperity.
These unique factors alone equip ASEAN to play larger ...
