"Newly Invigorated ASEAN sees itself as China-US "mediator""
"Quotable Tricia Yeoh of the University of Nottingham Malaysia discusses the newly invigorated ASEAN and its role on the world stage."
ASEAN has renewed its sense of agency and frames itself as a mediator between China and the United States. The grouping emphasizes diplomatic engagement, consensus-based decision-making, and multilateral platforms to reduce great-power tensions in Southeast Asia. ASEAN seeks to convene dialogues, sustain economic cooperation, and protect regional stability by balancing relations with both powers. The organization aims to preserve Southeast Asian interests, prevent regional polarization, and reinforce norms of peaceful dispute management. ASEAN’s mediator role relies on institutional relevance, inclusive forums, and practical confidence-building measures to manage security and economic challenges posed by China–US competition.
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