Krungsri Research：2025年东盟地缘政治动态及其经济影响概述报告（英文版）

The U.S. has played a significant role in the region for a long time and currently engages in power balancing in the Indo-Pacific region through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), which aims to strengthen security, trade, and diplomacy.The presence of U.S. military forces in the region reflects its commitment to protecting national interests and is part of efforts to prevent the expansion of China's influence in the South China Sea. Examples of cooperation include