Commentary
Malaysia’s chairmanship sought to fend off short-term challenges while laying the groundwork for minimizing ASEAN’s longer-term exposure to external stresses.
Elina Noor
Research
Great Expectations: India Amid U.S.-China Competition
Despite dramatic improvements in U.S.-India relations, Washington’s ambitions regarding India vis-à-vis China—where international order, security collaboration, and economic intercourse are concerned—still await full realization.
Published on Jun 9, 2025
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