Part 7/17:
ASEAN: Maintaining Neutrality in a Fracturing World
The ASEAN bloc, comprising nations like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and others, has historically maintained a policy of strategic neutrality—an approach rooted in its non-alignment ethos. With global trust in the US waning, especially due to volatility, tariffs, and a perceived decline in America’s role as a stability anchor, ASEAN countries face the question: should they choose sides?