Geopolitical Waves: Navigating the Tumultuous South China Sea at the ASEAN Summit

Maria Siow from the South China Morning Post highlights the forthcoming ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Jakarta, focusing on the escalating South China Sea tensions, particularly between China and the Philippines. This meeting marks a critical moment in regional geopolitics as the participation of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reflecting America’s commitment to maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific region.