Trump and Asean: Strategic Ambiguity May Not Augur Well

Allies may have to pay for their defense

By: BA Hamzah

We’ll try this again with new players

Southeast Asia is certain to face renewed uncertainty in its relations with the United States during Donald Trump’s second term as president. His first term combined a mix of economic confrontation with China with erratic diplomatic behavior that unsettled many in the region. There is no reason to think …