On the radar: The Iran War and ASEAN

Joanne Lin, Fulbright Fellow at CIS, is quoted: "What stands out in this year’s survey is that Southeast Asia is uneasy about both major powers, albeit in different ways. The region continues to value strategic autonomy and diversified partnerships, but it is also becoming more conscious of ASEAN’s own limits. The broader message is that Southeast Asia still wants balance, not alignment—but preserving that balance is becoming more difficult.”