Southeast Asia

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a high level meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the situation amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

China’s shifting foreign policy

Ryan Hass and Bonnie Glaser

China Global

Thursday, January 19, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden poses with India Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as he announced the countries that are joining the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework on Monday (May 23) during his visit to Tokyo. Biden launched his plan for U.S. economic engagement in Asia on Monday by initiating the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with 13 founding countries. Speaking at the launch event in Tokyo, Biden said that the future of the 21st Century economy will be written in the Indo-Pacific. The 13 initial members of the group, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), are the U.S., Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, New Zealand and Brunei, the Biden administration said Monday. The members accounting for about 40% of the world's gross domestic product.

US economic diplomacy in Asia

Susan A. Thornton and David Dollar

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

A Chinese worker carts parcels, most of which are from online shopping, at the warehouse of an e-commerce company.

How will the rise of the global middle class affect trade and consumption?

Homi Kharas and David Dollar

Monday, September 13, 2021

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during the official launch of the CDC Southeast Asia Regional Office in Hanoi, Vietnam, August, 25, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool

What did Kamala Harris’ trip do for US engagement in Southeast Asia?

Jonathan Stromseth and Adrianna Pita

Friday, August 27, 2021

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the signing ceremony of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Association (RCEP) on November 15, 2020.

What you should know about RCEP, Asia’s new trade agreement

Peter A. Petri and David Dollar

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Government troops with their belongings walk towards waiting vehicles during a send-off ceremony ending their combat duty against pro-Islamic State militant groups inside military headquarters in Marawi city, Philippines October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

Why is Duterte canceling the US-Philippines military cooperation agreement?

Lindsey W. Ford and Adrianna Pita

Friday, February 14, 2020

A poster supporting Aung San Suu Kyi as she attends a hearing at the International Court of Justice is seen in a road in Yangon, Myanmar, December 12, 2019. REUTERS/Ann Wang - RC2RTD98VHU5

Burma at a crossroads

Jonathan Stromseth, Thant Myint-U, and Fred Dews

Friday, December 13, 2019

Assistant Secretary of State David Stilwell speaks at Brookings.

Highlights: Assessing China’s role in East Asia

Thursday, December 12, 2019

A heart-shaped Chinese flag installation ahead of the 70th founding anniversary of People's Republic of China is seen on a street in Shanghai, China September 26, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC17E098C350

Global China’s ambitions across East Asia

Lindsey W. Ford, Richard C. Bush, Jonathan Stromseth, and Lynn Kuok

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations shake hands at the Opening Ceremony of the 35th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand November 3, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha - RC1B379757B0

What did ASEAN meetings reveal about US engagement in Southeast Asia?

Jonathan Stromseth and Adrianna Pita

Tuesday, November 5, 2019