This episode of The Straits Times podcast explores how Southeast Asian nations are responding to the intensifying competition between the United States and China. Guests Dr. Satu Limaye and Steven Okun provide insights into the region's complex calculus as it seeks to balance its relationships with both superpowers.
Synopsis: The Straits Times’ global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests.
Ahead of the US presidential elections on Nov 5, South-east Asia would foresee more continuity under a Kamala Harris Administration, with the Indo Pacific Economic Framework continuing - while a second Donald Trump regime’s approach would be more bilateral, with Washington’s relations with individual countries shaped by factors such as trade deficits.
Singapore-based APAC Advisors CEO Steven Okun served in the Clinton administration and is a veteran of numerous Democratic presidential campaigns.4:57 Directionally, the US-China relationship is going to be more tense… regardless of who wins on Nov 5 13:14 South-east Asia has been masterful at internationalising the search for autonomy; what could happen if there were to be a Trump 2.0 Administration?
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