Southeast Asia

How Small States Navigate U.S.-China Rivalry: The Case of Cambodia
USIP - APLN member Charadine Pich co-wrote an article with Chhengpor Aun, arguing that Cambodia is preserving its strategic autonomy through ‘smart and flexible diplomacy'.

Indonesia and AUKUS: Steady Pragmatism at Work
Natalie Sambhi discusses the evolving relationship between Indonesia and AUKUS, two years after its launch.

Here’s Why Singapore Should Persist With Its Dialogue Convenor Role
TODAY ONLINE - APLN member Sarah Teo highlighted Singapore’s role in facilitating dialogue among countries amid unstable major power relations and an uncertain environment for smaller states.

Pivotal States: Revamping the U.S.-Indonesia Partnership
On 5 September, in an online discussion hosted by the Carnegie Endowment, APLN member Dewi Fortuna Anwar explored the role of Indonesia and its foreign policy in American statecraft.

Navigating the Narratives of Indo-Pacific: "Rules," "Like-mindedness", and "De-risking" ...
GEORGETOWN JOURNAL OF ASIAN AFFAIRS - APLN member Cheng-Chwee Kuik explores how Southeast Asian countries perceive the narrative framing of great power competition.

No Biden, No Problem: ASEAN Just Has to Forge Its Own Path
SCMP - APLN member Elina Noor writes on U.S. President Joe Biden's absence from next month's ASEAN Summit and argues that this should not discourage the bloc.

Australia, France and Finding Equilibrium in Southeast Asia
THE STRATEGIST - APLN member Natalie Sambhi co-wrote an article with Hugh Piper on Australia and France finding strategic equilibrium with Southeast Asia.

Speech at the First Symposium by SSEASRC, University of Buckingham
CSSPR - APLN member Rabia Akhtar participated in the First Symposium, organised by the Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (BUCSIS) at Buckingham University.

Thai Elections Update with Thitinan Pongsudhirak
SOUTHEAST ASIA RADIO - APLN member Elina Noor hosted a discussion on the aftermath of the Thai elections, for Southeast Asia Radio at the Center for International and Security Studies.

Ensuring Sustainability of Democracy in Southeast Asia
THE JAKARTA POST - APLN member Jusuf Wanandi wrote for The Jakarta Post on press freedom, economic development and the questions of democratic sustainability in Southeast Asia.