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 are the main topics discussed in relation to the US's engagement in Southeast Asia?

How does the situation in Afghanistan impact the United States' alliances in the Asia Pacific region?

What role does China play in the context of the Taliban's actions following the US withdrawal?

In what ways has the Biden administration's approach to Southeast Asia differed from that of the Trump administration?

What potential benefits could arise from a digital trade agreement involving the US and Southeast Asia?