WorldExplainer: What is ASEAN and why does the bloc matter?
Major powers are due to join a summit of Southeast Asian nations hosted by the Philippines next week. The meeting comes as the regional bloc faces a complex backdrop, including an Iran war that has battered economies and intensifying U.S.-China rivalry.
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Explainer: What is ASEAN and why does the bloc matter?
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