Southeast Asia

Securing ASEAN’s Security amidst Geopolitical Divides
RSIS - APLN Chair Marty Natalegawa argues that the increasingly intense contestation among major powers necessitates renewal of a foresightful approach in maintaining the relevance of ASEAN.

Indonesia’s hedging plus policy in the face of China’s rise and the US-China rivalry in ...
THE PACIFIC REVIEW - APLN member Dewi Fortuna Anwar published a paper titled "Indonesia’s hedging plus policy in the face of China’s rise and the US-China rivalry in the Indo-Pacific region."

Securitising Climate Policy Will Keep the Indo-Pacific Afloat
EAST ASIA FORUM - APLN member Mely Caballero-Anthony writes on climate-related security risks, arguing that regional organisations like ASEAN should be at the forefront of climate security engagement.

ASEAN Can Make a Difference for Myanmar and for the World
NIKKEI ASIA - APLN Chair Marty Natalegawa writes for Nikkei Asia and argues that Southeast Asia must seize summit opportunities to secure commitments to peace.

ASEAN Centrality and Regional Security in the Context of Great Power Rivalry
Hoang Hai Ha and Le Lena assess ASEAN's volatility and vulnerability.

TPNW First Meeting of States Parties: A View from Southeast Asia
Mely Caballero-Anthony urges the Southeast Asian countries to build on the momentum of the 1MSP and support the TPNW Action Plan.

Talking ASEAN on “Joe Biden's One-Year Presidency and ASEAN-US Special Summit”
THE HABIBIE CENTER - APLN member Dewi Fortuna Adwar discussed ASEAN expectations and perceptions of the United States under the first year of the Biden administration.

Ukraine War and Food Security: How Should ASEAN Respond?
RSIS - ASEAN should come together and assess what regional mechanisms it can leverage in addressing the looming threat of food trade protectionism within the region, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A Deeper Dive into AUKUS: Risks and Benefits for the Asia-Pacific
This special report on the AUKUS deal explores the potential risks, benefits and geopolitical implications of Australia's proposed nuclear submarine programme.

Australia Seeks to Reassure ASEAN After AUKUS Gambit
THE JAKARTA POST - APLN Chair and former Indonesian Foreign Minister, Dr Marty Natalegawa, weighs in on what the AUKUS could mean for ASEAN.