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Congressional Hearing on U.S. Relations with Southeast Asia

Original title: STRENGTHENING THE U.S. TIES WITH SOUTHEAST ASIA

January 1, 2022

foreign policySoutheast Asiainternational tradediplomacyeconomic development

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing establishes the legislative focus and priorities for U.S. foreign policy toward a region representing 662 million people and $3.2 trillion in combined GDP, which influences future international trade and security agreements.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Southeast Asian nations

These nations are the subject of U.S. foreign policy discussions that may influence future trade, diplomatic, and security cooperation.

U.S. Department of State

The department is responsible for implementing the diplomatic strategies discussed during the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and held a hearing to discuss strategies for strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the United States and Southeast Asian nations. The session featured testimony from foreign policy experts regarding the region's strategic importance and economic potential.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on September 28, 2021, via Webex.
  • The region of Southeast Asia has a population of over 662 million people.
  • The combined GDP of Southeast Asian nations is approximately $3.2 trillion.
  • The subcommittee is focused on the strategic importance of maritime commerce routes in Southeast Asia.
  • Members were granted 5 days to submit additional statements or questions for the record.
  • The hearing was conducted under the rules of the 117th Congress, First Session.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
To discuss and evaluate ways to strengthen the partnership and cooperation between the United States and countries in Southeast Asia.
Who provided expert testimony?
David B. Shear (former Ambassador to Vietnam), Meredith Miller (former State Department official), and Michael Sobolik (American Foreign Policy Council).

Why It Matters

This hearing establishes the legislative focus and priorities for U.S. foreign policy toward a region representing 662 million people and $3.2 trillion in combined GDP, which influences future international trade and security agreements.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Southeast Asia

The hearing highlights a specific administrative push to prioritize Southeast Asia within the first nine months of the Biden presidency.

Biden Administration

Connected Entities

personDavid B. Shear“Witness; former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam”Map →
organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“Parent committee of the subcommittee”Map →
personAmi Bera“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonprolifer”Map →
personMeredith Miller“Witness; former Deputy Director, Office of Economic Policy, Bureau of East Asian”Map →
personMichael Sobolik“Witness; Fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies, American Foreign Policy Council”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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