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The New Geopolitics: Power and Vulnerability in Southeast Asia in the 21st Century is a sweeping reflection on how a region once defined by colonial frontiers has become the center of global competition and uncertainty. From the contested waters of the South China Sea to the fragile currents of the Mekong River, Southeast Asia stands at a crossroads - caught between the ambitions of great powers and the aspirations of its own people. This book explores how nations such as Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines navigate the delicate balance between opportunity and dependence, pride and pragmatism. Drawing on decades of personal observations and experiences, as well as blending geopolitical insight with literary review, the author reveals how power in the 21st century is no longer measured only by armies or wealth, but by resilience, diplomacy, and moral clarity. The narrative traces three possible futures - a bipolar Asia divided by rivalry, a multipolar order shaped by cooperation, and a fragmented region struggling for unity. More than a study of geopolitics, this book is a meditation on survival, dignity, and choice in an era when the lines between allies and adversaries blur. It invites readers to see Southeast Asia not as a passive arena of influence, but as a living moral landscape where vulnerability becomes strength - and where the future of the world order may quietly be decided.

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