Japan Times:Cobra Gold set to shift order in Southeast Asia; Foreign policy requires a keen sense of balance

Foreign policy requires a keen sense of balance
Both Japan and China need to keep in mind the importance of avoiding extremes in international relations.
PAVIN CHACHAVALPONGPUN

Cobra Gold set to shift order in Southeast Asia
The U.S. is signaling rekindled interest in Thailand, with the aim of keeping it out of China's camp.



Cobra Gold is an Asia-Pacific military exercise held in Thailand every year. It is the largest Asia-Pacific military exercise held each year, and is among the largest multinational military exercise in which the United States participates.

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