Southeast Asia
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.
Little Has Changed in Cambodia
THE CONVERSATION - APLN member Gareth Evans co-write a commentary with Gordon Conochie for The Conversation.
Indonesia’s Eras: Reflections on Jokowi’s Legacy and Prabowo’s Presidency
BROOKINGS - APLN member Natalie Sambhi writes a commentary on the political legacy of the Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Indonesia’s Prabowo Presidency: Is the Asia-Pacific Ready for it?
Natalie Sambhi examines the regional implications of Indonesia's upcoming presidency under Prabowo Subianto.
Pivotal States: Testing the Limits of the U.S.-Vietnam Relationship
On January 31, 2024, 4:00 PM—5:00 PM EST, in an online discussion hosted by the Carnegie Endowment, APLN member Huong Le Thu discussed the partnership between the United States and Vietnam.
Generals Gaining Ground: Civil-Military Relations and Democracy in Indonesia
BROOKINGS - APLN member Natalie Sambhi argues that several underlying currents from New Order civil-military relations have rolled back some of Indonesia's liberal character.