(07-02-2025, 05:34 PM)Alice Alicia Wrote:  Vivian Bala is dreaming.

Hegseth doesn't even know what is Asean.

(07-02-2025, 05:30 PM)Bigiron Wrote:  ASEAN still matters for Trump’s US, Singapore asserts
 
Title: ASEAN still matters for Trump’s US, Singapore asserts
 
Source: The Jakarta Post
 
Source Details: https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2025/02/07/asean-still-matters-for-trumps-us-singapore-asserts.html
 
Publication Date: 2025-02-07
 
Author Information: Not available
 
Article Summary:
 
Theme: The article explores the relationship between ASEAN and the United States under the second presidency of Donald Trump. It focuses on Singapore's perspective, emphasizing the importance of ASEAN's role for the US.
 
Core Points:
 
- Singapore's Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, asserts that ASEAN remains a relevant and important partner for the US, even under Trump's "America First" agenda.
 
- Despite concerns that ASEAN may not be a priority for Trump, Balakrishnan remains optimistic about the bloc's relevance as a trade partner to the US.
 
- Balakrishnan highlights ASEAN's strategic location in the Indo-Pacific and its potential to provide a space for the US to work with "like-minded partners".
 
- He emphasizes the need for ASEAN to remain peaceful and prosperous to avoid becoming entangled in conflicts and crises.
 
Phenomenon:
 
- The article mentions Trump's return to the White House and his nationalist "America First" agenda, which has raised concerns about potential decrease in US engagement, foreign aid, and investments in Southeast Asia.
 
- It points out that American investment in ASEAN is significant, exceeding that in India, China, and Japan combined.
 
Additional Information:
 
- The article provides insights into the strategic considerations driving Singapore's stance on ASEAN-US relations.
 
- It highlights the importance of ASEAN's role in the Indo-Pacific region and its potential to contribute to regional stability and prosperity.

(07-02-2025, 06:55 PM)Blin Wrote:  Vote for 52 state. Sinexit. Trigger  Trump to?

Speaking at a Chinese New Year celebration dinner at Teck Ghee Community Club, Mr Lee said international geopolitics is “tense as ever” with more “much uncertainty” awaiting for us in this new year pointed to new Trump US admin as a “significant new factor” shaping global affairs.