Abstract
Chung offers a description and analysis of the US involvement in Southeast Asia, particularly its roles and influences in regional arrangements led by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), arising from US President Obama’s “pivot” or “rebalance” to Asia. The chapter portrays Southeast Asia as a site of strategic and economic contestation between the USA and China, as Southeast Asian countries consider China to be an economic opportunity yet also a security concern, especially vis-à-vis sovereignty disputes over islands in the South China Sea, and desire a US presence to balance China. Since this is also an important aim of the US “rebalance,” the USA welcomes ASEAN’s invitation to participate in the East Asia Summit, ASEAN Regional Forum, and ASEAN Defense Ministerial Meeting Plus.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Asia Pacific Countries and the US Rebalancing Strategy |
Editors | David W. F. HUANG |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan US |
Pages | 137-153 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781349934539 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781137587978 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
Event | US Rebalancing Strategy and Asia’s Responses - Institute of European and American Studies (IEAS), Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China Duration: 21 Aug 2014 → 22 Aug 2014 |
Conference
Conference | US Rebalancing Strategy and Asia’s Responses |
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Country/Territory | Taiwan, Province of China |
City | Taipei |
Period | 21/08/14 → 22/08/14 |