Southeast Asia
Accelerating SEANWFZ: A Timely Call for a Nuclear-Free Southeast Asia
Minh Tuan Ta argues that the evolving international security landscape, marked by heightened nuclear risks and regional power dynamics, underscores the urgent need for ASEAN to adopt a unified, ...
Trump 2.0 Presidency: Implications for the Asia-Pacific
Six senior experts from the Asia-Pacific touch on what a second Trump Presidency in the United States would mean for the region.
Regional Perspectives on Nuclear Armament in South Korea
The Asia-Pacific Leadership Network (APLN) organised a roundtable with experts to discuss regional views of the South Korean nuclear armament debate.
The International President: Prabowo Subianto Takes Charge
ASIALINK - APLN members Gary Quinlan and Dewi Fortuna Anwar discussed the outlook for Indonesia’s international political, economic, and security relations under its new President.
A New Leader in Indonesia: What Are the Implications for the United States?
QUINCY INSTITUTE - APLN member Dewi Fortuna Anwar joined a Quincy Institute discussion to explore the potential shifts in US-Indonesia relations under the presidency of Prabowo Subianto.
Device Hijackings an Explosion of Risk for Asia’s Electronics Industry
SCMP - APLN member Elina Noor argues that for the small businesses dominating Southeast Asia’s consumer electronics industry, ensuring against external tampering would be a costly burden.
In Conversation: Dr Marty Natalegawa on ASEAN
RSIS - APLN Chair Marty Natalegawa was featured on RSIS's In Conversation podcast, where he discussed the challenges and opportunities facing ASEAN with APLN member Sarah Teo.
On Nuclear Weapons, How Long Will Australia Continue to Be Out of Step With Its Nearest ...
PEARLS AND IRRITATIONS JOURNAL - APLN member Marianne Hanson writes on Indonesia’s decision to ratify the TPNW, arguing that Australia would be more in sync with its region by signing the treaty.
Why ASEAN Should Not Be a US-China Battleground
BROOKINGS - APLN member Natalie Sambhi argues that the US should respect Southeast Asian states’ sovereignty and interests, rather than viewing the region solely as a site of geopolitical competition.
Maritime Activities By Major Powers Around South China Sea Heighten Tensions
EURASIA REVIEW - APLN member Rajaram Panda highlights that the South China Sea has become a focal point of geopolitical tensions.