South-East Asia refers to the region located in Asia that includes countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), Brunei, East Timor, and the Philippines.
Related terms
Vietnam War: The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam (supported by communist forces) and South Vietnam (supported by anti-communist forces) with involvement from other nations including the United States.
Domino Theory: The Domino Theory was a belief during the Cold War that if one country fell under communist influence or control in Southeast Asia, neighboring countries would also fall like a row of dominoes.
Gulf of Tonkin Incident: The Gulf of Tonkin Incident was an alleged attack on U.S. Navy ships by North Vietnamese forces in 1964, leading to increased American involvement in the Vietnam War.