VP Harris' Senior Advisor on Southeast Asia Trip

The transcript discusses Vice President Harris's speech on the U.S. vision for Southeast Asia, focusing on security, economic partnership, and global health. It contrasts the Biden-Harris administration's approach with the previous Trump administration, emphasizing interconnection and interdependence. The discussion also covers U.S.-China relations, highlighting the U.S.'s commitment to a positive agenda in the Indo Pacific. The transcript concludes with an update on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, emphasizing the focus on evacuating Americans and vulnerable Afghans.

What are the three primary areas of focus mentioned by the Vice President regarding U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia?

What was the Vice President's message regarding the U.S. engagement with China?

How does the Biden Harris administration's foreign policy differ from the America First policy under Trump?

What does the Vice President mean by saying the current era is defined by interconnection and interdependence?

What challenges does the U.S. aim to confront in the Indo Pacific region according to the Vice President's remarks?

What is the significance of the U.S. commitment to an enduring relationship with Southeast Asia?

In what ways does the U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia aim to be affirmative rather than confrontational?