America's Report Card in Southeast Asia

Chris, Melanie, and Zack debate the 2024 ISEAS - Yusof Ishak
Institute State of Southeast Asia Survey, in which regional
experts assess power trends and perceptions among the members of
the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The report yields
some warning signs for the United States in the region,
suggesting that the Biden team has much more work to do in
Southeast Asia. Chris and Melanie worry about American
shipbuilding while Zack commends and critiques American and
Japanese leaders for announcements connected to Japanese Prime
Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Washington.


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