Thediplomat iconThediplomatAug 18, 2026

How Southeast Asia and the Gulf Can Shape the Future of AI

Neither region can compete directly with China and the United States, but together they have the potential to show how middle powers can shape the AI economy.

How Southeast Asia and the Gulf Can Shape the Future of AI

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Neither region can compete directly with China and the United States, but together they have the potential to show how middle powers can shape the AI economy.

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Neither region can compete directly with China and the United States, but together they have the potential to show how middle powers can shape the AI economy.

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