Southeast Asia
The Remaking of the Indo-Pacific Security Architecture
Sarah Teo argues that the Indo-Pacific security architecture is shifting toward a more modular and decentralised model, and urges regional actors to embrace this transition by fostering complementary ...
Ishiba’s Visits To Vietnam And Philippines Aim To Check China
EURASIA REVIEW - APLN member Rajaram Panda wrote on Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s visit to Vietnam and the Philippines, noting that Japan is actively diversifying its security partnerships.
Reflecting on 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon with Dr. Huong Le Thu
STRAIGHT TALK SOUTHEAST ASIA - APLN member Huong Le Thu discussed Vietnam-US diplomatic relations as well as Vietnam’s political, diplomatic, and economic developments.
AI Competition in Southeast Asia: Can Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Make a Difference?
Elina Noor urges Malaysia to adopt a people-oriented approach to AI during its year as ASEAN Chair.
Why Duterte Drama Should Inspire Malaysia to Reconsider Joining ICC
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST - APLN member Elina Noor emphasised Malaysia's leaders should seize the external momentum to initiate the country’s return to the Rome Statute.
China as a Provider of Regional Stability in the Asia-Pacific: Balancing Security and ...
Shao Yuqun analyses China's view of regional stability and suggests how it can improve its role as a provider of stability in the Asia-Pacific.
US Suspension of Foreign Aid: Will China Fill the Void?
FULCRUM - APLN member Hoang Thi Ha co-wrote a paper with Cha Hae Won, highlighting that as the US reduces its foreign assistance, Southeast Asian countries are turning to China to fill the gap.
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.