World powers are courting Asean. Can the region capitalise on that?
The article analyzes how major world powers including the US, China, India, and Russia are actively courting ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) as a strategic partner. It focuses on the upcoming ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting, where presenting a unified front is deemed critical for the bloc to effectively capitalize on this heightened geopolitical interest. The piece examines whether ASEAN can leverage its collective position to maximize benefits from great power competition while maintaining its central role in regional affairs. The analysis highlights the strategic importance of ASEAN's unity in negotiations with external partners and the challenges the bloc faces in maintaining cohesion amid competing interests from major powers.
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