CLEAN : Anti U.S. protestors gather on the streets of Manila

The transcript discusses the importance of Southeast Asia adopting an independent foreign policy that benefits its people rather than external powers like the US or China. It highlights the ongoing trade wars and military rivalries in the region and suggests that the local population will resist such external influences.

What is the speaker's stance on the presence of external influences in Southeast Asia?

• They should be embraced for economic growth.

• They should be rejected to maintain independence.

• They are necessary for security.

• They have no impact on the region.

What type of foreign policy does the speaker advocate for Southeast Asia?

• A policy aligned with US interests.

• A policy that is independent and beneficial to the region.

• A policy that favors military alliances.

• A policy that focuses on trade with China.

Who are the external powers mentioned as influencing the Asia Pacific region?

• Russia and India

• US and China

• Japan and Australia

• UK and France

What are the external powers engaging in within the region?

• Educational programs

• Environmental initiatives

• Free trade and military rivalries

• Cultural exchanges

What is the potential reaction of the people in the region to external influences?

• They will fight back.

• They will welcome them.

• They will ignore them.

• They will negotiate with them.