U.S. Middle East focus raises concerns over China’s influence in Asia

ASEAN nations alarmed by China’s South China Sea actions as US focus shifts to the Middle East, warns Professor Harcourt

‘ASEAN nations feel threatened by the actions of China in the South China Sea.’ The shift of US focus to the Middle East raises concerns.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS argues that the Trump administration’s pivot impacts Asia-Pacific geopolitics.

Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN countries are playing larger roles in regional security.

The US focus on the Middle East could leave Asia vulnerable to increased Chinese influence.

Future US policy may need to balance interests in both the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

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