Southeast Asian leaders are besieged by thorny issues as they hold an Asean summit without Biden

[Collection]Southeast Asian leaders are meeting in Jakarta for the final summit of the year, but are facing divisive issues with no clear solutions. These issues include Myanmar's civil strife, tensions in the South China Sea, and the US-China rivalry. The absence of US President Joe Biden adds to the somber atmosphere of the meeting. The ASEAN meetings will also include discussions with Asian and Western counterparts on topics such as free trade and global security.