ASEAN
In Embracing AI, Southeast Asia Must Consider Sobering Climate Costs
SCMP - APLN member Elina Noor argues that the UN AI resolution should be a wake-up call for Southeast Asia to consider the true costs of adopting AI at breakneck speed.
Vietnam's Delicate Great-Power Balancing Act
GLOBAL ASIA - APLN member Rajaram Panda argues that Vietnam faces a complex balancing act as it improves ties with Washington but seeks not to irreparably alienate Beijing.
COC in South China Sea Should Be Concluded Soon
BERNAMA - APLN Chair Marty Natalegawa emphasised the significance of ASEAN consolidating and bolstering its efforts to attain the coveted Code of Conduct (CoC).
US and China Jostle for Influence in Southeast Asia
VIVEKANANDA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION - APLN member Rajaram Panda analysed China’s relationship with the smaller nations in Southeast Asia.
Little Has Changed in Cambodia
THE CONVERSATION - APLN member Gareth Evans co-write a commentary with Gordon Conochie for The Conversation.
Indonesia’s Eras: Reflections on Jokowi’s Legacy and Prabowo’s Presidency
BROOKINGS - APLN member Natalie Sambhi writes a commentary on the political legacy of the Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Pivotal States: Testing the Limits of the U.S.-Vietnam Relationship
On January 31, 2024, 4:00 PM—5:00 PM EST, in an online discussion hosted by the Carnegie Endowment, APLN member Huong Le Thu discussed the partnership between the United States and Vietnam.
Generals Gaining Ground: Civil-Military Relations and Democracy in Indonesia
BROOKINGS - APLN member Natalie Sambhi argues that several underlying currents from New Order civil-military relations have rolled back some of Indonesia's liberal character.
Facing Up to Climate Change-Induced Biosecurity Threats
RSIS - APLN member Mely Caballero-Anthony co-wrote a commentary with Jose Ma. Luis Montesclaros on biosecurity threats arising from climate change-induced zoonotic diseases.
Indonesia: Between Expectations and Navigating a Challenging Future
CSCAP - APLN member Lina Alexandra wrote about the three security concerns that Indonesia will have to address in the coming year and summarized three important takeaways for Indonesia.