SEA Global Relations Outlook 2026 Report

ASEAN enters 2026 at a pivotal moment as Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chair amid evolving geopolitical and regional dynamics. Strategic competition between the United States and China continues to shape the region’s economic and political landscape, while internal challenges, including Myanmar’s instability and regional tensions, persist. At the same time, ASEAN is advancing initiatives in digital integration and energy cooperation, while expanding partnerships with actors such as Japan and the European Union to support stability and regional development.

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