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If United States Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in November, her administration will likely maintain America’s commitment to Asia and not rock the boat in terms of foreign policy, said analysts.

Harris, who is the country’s first female, Black and South Asian vice president, will also try to emphasise her connection to the region, they added.

I think she will speak about being the first possible president of South Asian descent, and that she will understand what the aspirations and emerging hopes of the region are,” said Ngoei Wen-Qing, Associate Professor of History from Singapore Management University.

“The US will want to meet the region halfway, more than halfway, in fact, to counter any possible insecurities when it comes to other emerging threats within the region.”

Harris has been gaining support from Democratic heavyweights after President Joe Biden exited the presidential election race on Sunday (Jul 21), following calls from within the party for him to step down over age and mental fitness concerns.

She wrapped up the nomination on Monday by winning pledges from a majority of the delegates who at next month's party convention will determine the nominee.

If Harris officially becomes the Democrats’ candidate, the 59-year-old will go up against Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump, 78.