Southeast Asia
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.
Asia’s Middle Powers’ Activism a Plus for Regional Stability
ASIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE - APLN member Huong Le Thu points out that middle powers in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly asserting themselves in international affairs.
Malaysia’s Path in a Contested Asia
CSIS - APLN member Elina Noor discussed Malaysia’s approach to geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific region and its outlook for the future in the latest episode of The Asia Chessboard.
China Floats Submarine Offer to Indonesia as Geopolitical Calculations Weigh
SCMP - APLN member Natalie Sambhi was quoted in the South China Morning Post, commenting on how Indonesia might be weighing up China's offer of diesel electric submarines.
Southeast Asia Must Factor Big Tech Firms Into Its US-China Calculus
SCMP - APLN member Elina Noor argues that Southeast Asian states must recognise that it is not only countries but also large companies that shift the power balance on the global stage.
The Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement: Landmark Pact that Strengthens Ties ...
Kyoko Hatakeyama writes on the Reciprocal Access Agreement between Japan and the Philippines and argues that it represents a significant shift towards a quasi-alliance structure.
Southeast Asia and the Global South: Rhetoric and Reality
FULCRUM - APLN member Hoang Thi Ha co-wrote a commentary with Cha Hae Won that contextualises Southeast Asian countries within the Global South discourse.