Why Southeast Asia is Drifting Away from Washington

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The geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia is undergoing a tectonic shift. For decades, the United States was viewed as the indispensable powerthe security guarantor that allowed the region’s tiger economies to flourish. However, recent events, culminating in the devastating economic fallout of the Iran war, have accelerated a trend that many in Washington failed to see coming: Southeast Asia is increasingly looking toward Beijing, not out of ideological love, but out of pragmatic necessity. This shift is not merely a preference for one superpower over another; it is a profound vote of no confidence in the predictability and reliability of Western leadership. The Credibility Gap: From Trade Wars to Kinetic Wars The erosion of trust didn't happen overnight. It began with a series of inconsistent trade policies and sudden tariffs that left regional exportersfrom Malaysia to Vietnamreeling. When global leadership feels like a moving target, Southeast Asian nations, which prioritize...
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Thomas Tuchel Named England New Head Coach Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Thomas Tuchel was named head coach of the England national team on Wednesday, with the goal of ending the country's long trophy drought. The German coach, who has previously guided Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, will begin his tenure in January, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup in the United States.


The Football Association Chief Executive Mark Bullingham said in a statement, "We are thrilled to have hired Thomas Tuchel, one of the best coaches in the world, and Anthony Barry, one of the best English coaches, to support him."

The Football Association Board decided to hire Tuchel and Barry early last week, with Tuchel signing a contract on Tuesday, October 8. The announcement was postponed to avoid distractions during the recently completed international camp. The duo will begin their jobs on January 1, 2025, in preparation for the qualifying process for the 2019 FIFA World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Tuchel has an impressive coaching record, having won league championships in both France and Germany, twice with Paris Saint-Germain and most recently with Bayern Munich during the 2022-23 season, following his first major success in 2017 when he led Borussia Dortmund to the German Cup. Furthermore, Tuchel was named UEFA and FIFA coach of the year in 2021 for his efforts in England.

Tuchel will reunite with Barry, having worked with the Englishman at Chelsea and Bayern, where they won four trophies between the two teams. Barry, who is from Liverpool and carries a UEFA Pro licence, has extensive international experience, having worked with Belgium and Portugal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA EURO 2024, respectively.

 

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