Friday, November 13, 2026 Vol. I · No. 1
World · Via The Globe and Mail

What is ASEAN and why does the bloc matter?

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Major powers will join a summit next week of Southeast Asian nations hosted by the Philippines against one of the most complex backdrops for the regional bloc, from the Iran war that has battered economies to the growing U.S.-China rivalry.

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