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The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East portend more geopolitical uncertainty for East Asia
Southeast Asian states know that a balance of power and influence between China and the U.S. in East Asia is necessary for their independence and security. Hence the concerns that surface periodically about the sustainability of the U.S. presence in the region. There are no such concerns about China because its geographical proximity ensures a permanent presence.
There are dangers that the wars in Europe and the Middle East, if prolonged,…