Thanks, Hunter!

Of course, easier said than done, and other countries have other options. The challenge is to strive to be the best of many options as they hedge. 3/3

However, that doesn't mean unilateralism. Allies and partners are force multipliers, and multipolarity is the reality. Failing to adapt institutions or arrangements to multipolarity, or failing to engage rising powers, would jeopardize the US position regardless of its material power metrics 2/3

Thanks, @hmarston.bsky.social for your close read! We conceptualized thus: it's in the US nat. int. to be the most economically successful actor and central driver of prosperity and the strongest military power. Classic "internal balancing". Avoid falling behind and aim for strongest multi-pole 1/3

Number 3 in particular means breaking with outdated ideas and the status quo. Ramping up support for the resistance in #Myanmar first and foremost. Recognition of the NUG, meaningful material support (financially and on the battlefield in line with BURMA Act), etc.

2). A dedicated effort to engage bilaterally with key partners (🇮🇩, 🇲🇾, 🇵🇭, 🇸🇬, 🇹🇭, 🇻🇳) and 3). A willingness to *act* to shape the region.

In Southeast, 1) A true economic strategy to ensure that the US and its companies are at the center of growth, innovation, and investment;