ASEAN and regional actors in the Indo-Pacific

Editors: Sueo Sudo, Chosein Yamahata

Explores the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on ASEAN's role and its relations with regional powers such as India, Japan, Thailand, and the United States. Analyzes key challenges, including collaboration versus containment amid China’s rise, through the lens of foreign policy, economic influence, security, and shifting alliances. Examines ASEAN centrality as a diplomatic platform and the strategic importance of Myanmar in regional stability and energy interests. Provides a cross-disciplinary view of cooperation and ASEAN’s role in supporting stability amid increasing global tensions.