ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute's Choong on Harris' Asia Trip

The video discusses the semiconductor crisis and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, highlighting the impact on US optics and regional alliances. Kamala Harris's visit to Southeast Asia is part of the US Indo-Pacific strategy, focusing on trade and security. The video also explores China's growing influence in the region and the Biden administration's efforts to engage with ASEAN. The potential for a digital trade agreement is discussed as a way for the US to strengthen economic ties in the region.

What is a major concern regarding the US's commitment to alliances in the Asia-Pacific following its withdrawal from Afghanistan?

• The US's military presence in Southeast Asia

• The US's trade agreements with China

• The optics of leaving Afghanistan while claiming commitment

• The US's economic policies in the region

How is the Biden administration's approach to China different from the previous administration?

• It focuses on direct confrontation with China

• It aims to contain China through military alliances

• It seeks to manage China's rise through partnerships

• It ignores China's influence in the region

Which countries are explicitly mentioned as part of the US's engagement strategy in Southeast Asia?

• Myanmar and Laos

• Thailand and Malaysia

• Vietnam and Singapore

• Indonesia and the Philippines

What is the US's proposed model for a digital trade agreement in the region?

• The Trans-Pacific Partnership

• The US-China trade agreement

• The US-India trade agreement

• The Singapore-Australia digital trade agreement

Why is the US interested in promoting a digital trade agreement in Southeast Asia?

• To improve diplomatic relations with Europe

• To increase its military presence

• To replace the Trans-Pacific Partnership

• To counter China's military influence