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Asia’s Energy Bill for America’s War
The United States and Israel’s war on Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a multitude of critical vulnerabilities in Asia’s energy infrastructure. Japan and South Korea, which import over 70% of their crude oil from the Middle East, have been hit by significant market…
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Korea’s Rise and America’s Retreat in Southeast Asian Defense
As the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting convenes in South Korea amid heightened geopolitical tensions, Southeast Asia’s systematic shift toward Korean and European defense systems represents a critical challenge to American strategic influence in the region. While the US pursues renewed engagement through expanded defense agreements and strengthened alliances, Seoul’s emerging…
Sino-Southeast Initiative 