How can Asean countries mitigate against a turbulent world?

Just six weeks into its term, the Trump Administration has shaken the global political and trade order to its foundations. So far, Asean countries have been spared direct assaults but it is only a matter of time before some countries in this region are specifically targeted. Eventually, as the damage from these big shifts spreads across the world, all Asean nations will find that their economic and security interests are at risk. 

Anticipating this, Asean countries are crafting diverse responses, with some seeking to appease the US and others putting more effort into diversifying away from dependence on the US. Without a more coordinated Asean-wide effect, it is not clear how effective such approaches will be.