Southeast Asia

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.

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.