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Japan Positioned as a 'Third Option' for ASEAN
Original: Japan’s Potential as a ‘Third Option’ for ASEAN
Japan is being discussed as a possible 'third option' for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, offering member states an alternative partner beyond the region's dominant powers. The argument, put forward in analysis by The Diplomat, suggests Japan could deepen economic and security ties with ASEAN as countries weigh their choices between major rival powers.
Why now: ASEAN members are actively looking to diversify partnerships amid intensifying competition between major powers.
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Evidence
- Japan’s Potential as a ‘Third Option’ for ASEAN · The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
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