https://www.scmp.com/rss/519906/feed Eoeng Kanhara is a Research Associate at the Cambodian Centre for Regional Studies. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Disputes in the South China Sea have heightened insecurity in the Indo-Pacific, with claimant nations pursuing diplomatic and legal resolutions, including arbitration, while non-claimant states have advocated for freedom of navigation and compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos). Over the years, Asean and China have sought to maintain peace and stability by resolving long-standing territorial disputes peacefully, first with the Declaration on the Conduct of... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3300611/south-china-sea-asean-beijing-need-recalibrated-approach-reach-binding-code-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3300611/south-china-sea-asean-beijing-need-recalibrated-approach-reach-binding-code-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Mar 2025 06:00:17 +0000 As next month’s US presidential election approaches, a pivotal question arises: what will the next administration mean for its partnership with Asean? The contours of US engagement with Southeast Asia are ripe for examination, especially in the face of geopolitical uncertainty and Washington’s relentless rivalry with Beijing, which compels it to reinforce its regional presence and partnerships. The foundation of US regional policy, largely driven by the current Indo-Pacific Strategy, is unlikely... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3281849/strengthening-asean-key-us-boost-its-indo-pacific-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3281849/strengthening-asean-key-us-boost-its-indo-pacific-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:30:08 +0000