Asean’s hopes for easing US-China tensions through defence diplomacy depend on getting its house in order
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Asean nations have showcased their diplomatic muscle recently, aiming to bring the US and China together for talks and joint activities. However, their hopes of ensuring Asean centrality are hampered by a need for consensus, divergent threat perceptions and internal divisions.