Shadow of War: How Iran's Conflict Threatens Southeast Asia's Stability The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathering in Manila was meant to focus on regional issues, but the renewed fighting between the US and Iran has cast a long shadow over the proceedings.
ASEAN member states are grappling with their own set of challenges, including the civil war in Myanmar and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
The conflict's implications are being felt across Asia, particularly in terms of energy supplies.