Scot Marciel is the Oksenberg-Rohlen Fellow at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center of Stanford University and a former U.S. ambassador to ASEAN, Indonesia and Myanmar. He is author of "Imperfect Partners: The United States and Southeast Asia."
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ASEAN shouldn't give up on idea of South China Sea naval drill
Indonesia can revive proposal with other interested members
A Chinese Coast Guard vessel near the Spratly Islands in March: Many ASEAN nations have complained about China's activities in the South China Sea. © Reuters
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