Since the end of the Vietnam Wars, Southeast Asian states have opened, prospered, and strengthened relations with each other and states abroad. But, as the U.S.-China relationship continues to escalate, the Myanmar civil war continues unabated, and President Trump de-prioritizes multilateral institutions, ASEAN will face unique stressors.

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