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Geopolitics Why the US, and not ASEAN, is the answer for Vietnam’s South China Sea dispute
By Nguyen Hoang Anh Thu • an hour ago
The South China Sea issue has long proved a sticking point for ASEAN, unable to forge a united front against Chinese claims. Researcher Nguyen Hoang Anh Thu says the political block isn't equipped to ward off Beijing, and Vietnam should instead seek a US alliance