CommentBiden revives U.S. focus on ASEAN, but can it last?
Diplomatic success may depend on outcome of U.S. midterm elections
Left, U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a U.S.-ASEAN summit in Washington on May 13. Summit participants pose at the White House on May 12. (Source photos by AP and Getty Images)
TORU TAKAHASHI, Nikkei senior staff writer
TOKYO -- U.S. President Joe Biden met with the leaders of Japan, South Korea, India and Australia during his short visit to Asia last month. The latest round of face-to-face meetings was aimed at rebuilding the U.S.-led order in Asia to counter Chinese and Russian attempts to dominate the region.