Would Asean turn into a tool of the American Empire?

It is funny to read in the media that Singapore is seeking public
opinion on its role as the Chair of Asean and whether it is the right
thing to push the agenda on Rohingya and North Korea. Asking this
question is a sign of insecurity. They are not even sure of what they
are going to do. Perhaps they know that they are stirring controversies,
things that are not only unpopular but a waste of