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By Najamuddin Khairur Rijal
US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House once again brings forth the “America First” principle. His administration’s policies, marked by a rejection of multilateral commitments — such as withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and the WHO — symbolize his skepticism toward international cooperation. Amid global uncertainties, these moves carry significant implications for the international order, particularly in Southeast Asia.
Historically,…