TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
TFIPOST English
TFIPOST हिन्दी
No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
TFIGlobal
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
No Result
View All Result
TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean

Joe Biden cancels the USA’s alliance with Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore to please China

Akshay Narang by Akshay Narang
February 13, 2022
in Americas, China, Geopolitics
china, vietnam, SOUTHEAST,SINGAPORE
Share on FacebookShare on X

US President Joe Biden’s administration has released a new Indo-Pacific strategy. And it simply gives away Southeast Asia- the core of the Indo-Pacific to China.

In fact, it seems that the US has given up on its main allies in the region, which includes Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia.

Also Read

US “Dark Eagle” Hypersonic Missiles in Australia for Indo-Pacific deterrence lift Tensions with China

 PM Modi to Visit China for SCO, First since 2020 Border clash: Trump Pushes India into Russia-China Arms? Can Putin succeed in reviving RIC to counter NATO? 

Trump says, ‘We’re Getting Along with China very well’ – Nikki Haley responds, “Don’t give China a free pass while burning ties with a strong ally like India” 

Biden’s Indo-Pacific strategy goes haywire 

Biden’s Indo-Pacific strategy seems to have got its priorities wrong.

Let’s focus on the keywords and decide how Biden’s Indo-Pacific strategy fares.

There are three key takeaways based on mentions per 1,000 words in the new Indo-Pacific strategy:

  1.   Biden is focusing more on both Koreas. The anti-China sentiment of the Indo-Pacific is being diluted with an undue focus on the Korean Peninsula.
  2.   More focus on China and more focus on Taiwan, which suggests growing tensions over Chinese aggression and Taiwan.
  3.   And most importantly, near-total loss of focus on Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia.

How does Biden's Indo-Pacific Strategy compare with that of the Trump administration?

I used keyword frequencies to get the broad strokes:
* Much more explicit focus on China, both Koreas
* Some more focus on Taiwan
* Most other countries not mentioned nearly as often by name pic.twitter.com/3frg1LdBEY

— Ryan Fedasiuk (@RyanFedasiuk) February 11, 2022

 

You may focus on Korea. You may even call China a threat explicitly. But here, the real deal resides on how you cooperate with key ASEAN power to outplay China in the South China Sea. Trump understood that but Biden is acting naive.

Why Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia are important?

Let’s start with Vietnam. This country is the most willing to give China a bloody nose in the South China Sea region.

When Trump was the US President, the Quad countries were backing Vietnam with all their might by selling weapons to Hanoi and also through cooperation agreements.

The Quad bestowed Vietnam with money and muscle so that Hanoi can outstrip the Middle Kingdom in the South China Sea. Vietnam itself has a history of acrimony against China. In 1979, China was thrashed by the Vietnamese military, foiling Beijing’s treacherous plans of invading Vietnam.

Read more: Vietnam has become the Quad’s official anti-China Ops Headquarters

Singapore and Indonesia were also getting their due. Indonesia is not a South China Sea claimant. But the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of its Natuna Islands falls within Beijing’s so-called “nine-dash” line. So, Indonesia demanded partners for handling China. During the Trump administration, it was winning ample support from the US, India and Japan.

Similarly, Singapore has its concerns against China too. They are concerned about the effects of the Chinese economic crisis spilling over into the Singaporean economy.

Singapore is also concerned about China’s attempts to interfere in its internal affairs as China often attempts to provoke pro-China sentiment amongst the ethnic Chinese community in the Southeast Asian nation.

Read more: Singapore takes the cake as China destroys Hong Kong

China to benefit out of Biden’s ignorance of Southeast Asia

The Biden administration is already surpassed one year at the oval office. It no longer has the benefit of suggesting that it is a new administration in its formative years.

In fact, Biden is yet to make a comprehensive plan for Southeast Asia. The only worthwhile engagement between the US and Southeast Asia over the past year has been the grim visit taken by Kamala Harris to Vietnam and Singapore.

And even that visit seemed to signal the Biden administration’s plans to go soft on China. Kamala had said,  “We welcome stiff competition, we do not seek conflict, but on issues such as the South China Sea, we are going to speak up.”

Kamala’s signal to Southeast Asia was clear. We are not ready to get into a conflict with the CCP. If Chinese vessels harass you, take it on your sleeve.

In fact, China was found to be actively involved in the region and managed to sabotage Southeast Asia. And on top of the recent diplomatic setback, Biden has abandoned its Southeast Asian allies completely.

Now, China can actually lure in Southeast Asian nations. It can say that the US has sidelined you anyway, so let’s bury the hatchet and bolster our trade ties. Biden has created a power vacuum for China to exploit and cruise towards its goal of establishing sheer hegemony in the South China Sea domain.

Tags: ASEANBidenChinaIndo-PacificIndonesiaVietnam
ShareTweetSend
Akshay Narang

Akshay Narang

Patriot, Political Analyst, International Relations expert

Also Read

Insect food, GMO seeds, lab grown meat, artificial food, cows being fed meat products why Modi is “prepared to pay any price to stop the US” from getting into India’s food and agriculture

Insect food, GMO seeds, lab grown meat, artificial food, cows being fed meat products why Modi is “prepared to pay any price to stop the US” from getting into India’s food and agriculture

August 8, 2025
Iran Airs Final Confession of 'Nuclear Spy' Roozbeh Vadi Before Execution | 'Mossad Promised Me a New Life'

Iran assassinates their own “Nuclear Scientist Spying for Mossad”. Broadcasts his final confession video in a rare moment.  What Secrets Did Roozbeh Vadi Leak to Israel—at What Cost?

August 8, 2025
Trump Flaunts 'Next Generation B-2 Bomber' Used In to Strike Iran's Nuclear Sites

Trump Flaunts ‘Next Generation B-2 Bomber’ Used in to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites

August 8, 2025
Russia Confirms Putin-Trump Meeting in UAE

Russia Confirms Putin-Trump Meeting in UAE. Can this High-stake meeting bring an End to the Ukraine War?

August 8, 2025
Why do critics say Trump is a Global Disaster for the World and America?

Why do critics argue Trump is a Global Disaster?

August 7, 2025
Putin and Orban Backed Bosnian Serb leader Dodik Removed from office Under EU Influence

Putin and Orban Backed Bosnian Serb leader Dodik Removed from office Under EU Influence

August 7, 2025
Youtube Twitter Facebook
TFIGlobalTFIGlobal
Right Arm. Round the World. FAST.
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • TFIPOST – English
  • TFIPOST हिन्दी
  • Careers
  • Brand Partnerships
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy Policy

©2025 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
TFIPOST English
TFIPOST हिन्दी

©2025 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. View our Privacy and Cookie Policy.