Southeast Asia

Missile Proliferation in the Asia-Pacific: The Shadow Over Regional Stability
Malinda Meegoda argues that the Asia-Pacific is witnessing an escalating arms race with the proliferation of advanced missile technologies, raising concerns about broader proliferation risks and ...

Southeast Asia’s Strategic Outlook: Where Do Australia and ASEAN fit?
ASIA SOCIETY - APLN member Natalie Sambhi sat down with four experts from Southeast Asia to share their views on the region’s strategic outlook in 2024 and what this means for both Australia and ...

Taiwan’s Economic Pivot Towards Southeast Asia: Bolstering Regional Support for Status Quo
FULCRUM - APLN member Hoang Thi Ha co-writes a commentary with Pham Thi Phuong Thao on Taiwan’s growing economic links with Southeast Asia.

The Third Nuclear Age in Southeast Asia
Andrew Futter and Felicia Yuwono share insights on what moving into the "Third Nuclear Age" means for Southeast Asia.

Malaysia-Taiwan Economic Relations: Continued Convergence
GLOBAL TAIWAN INSTITUTE - APLN member Elina Noor wrote about the impact of the Taipei's New Southbound Policy and future collaborative opportunities between Malaysia and Taiwan.

Japan and Southeast Asia Set to Co-Create an Interwoven Future
FULCRUM - APLN member Hoang Thi Ha co-writes a commentary with Pham Thi Phuong Thao on Japan’s decades-long cultivation of relations with Southeast Asia.

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.