Will the Ukraine war distract the US from its Indo-Pacific plan to counter China?

• Even as Europe and Nato will in the short term occupy Washington’s attention and prompt ‘reassurance’ from some Asean states, analysts say the Indo-Pacific remains relevant as China’s influence grows
• Meanwhile, one observer says Asean also has a role in managing geopolitical tensions, while others say the Quad will remain a counter to Beijing despite India’s close ties with Russia