US still dominant power in the region – experts 43 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Roy MabasaThe rise of China may have caused a seismic shift in the balance of power in Southeast Asia, but is not enough to unseat the United States as a dominant power in the region – at least not in the near future. The United States is continuing to try to keep its commitment to Asian affairs alive,” Oba said in her speech. “With tactics such as these, I do think that the United States is working to hold onto its hegemonic power in Asia and the world,” she said. “The changes in the balance of power and the decline of the three international liberal order have shaken the solidarity and resilience of ASEAN,” Dr. Oba said.

Source: Manila Bulletin October 01, 2018 11:25 UTC