China gains ground in Southeast Asia as US influence fades Caliber.Az on Youtube

As China gains ground in Southeast Asia, US influence appears to be waning. From growing Chinese investment and defence cooperation in Laos and Cambodia to rising discontent with the US's absence from key regional forums, the geopolitical landscape is shifting.

This video explores the complex dynamics shaping the region, including how the Gaza conflict has further eroded US popularity in Muslim-majority countries like Indonesia and Malaysia.