[Contribution] Can Korea learn from ASEAN to navigate US-China tensions?


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Bala Ramasamy By Bala Ramasamy The increasingly difficult U.S.-China relationship has left many East Asian countries caught in the cross-fire. Recent geopolitical developments have brought a clash of interests as far as trade and traditional security partnerships are concerned, and highlight the tightrope that many countries have to walk. One of the most pertinent questions today for many East Asian states is: How to maintain good relations with both the U.S. and China without jeopardizing economic links with either? Perhaps Korea can take a look at Southeast Asia's recent history and current challenges, in particular how individual neighboring countries can...