More: ASEAN
Trump’s tariffs threats against the Global South, ASEAN and the Philippines
In early April, the Philippines responded with “guarded optimism” to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, saying higher rates placed on its neighbors could...
Southeast Asia Should Be the Main Narrative of World Peace
In today's world dynamics, Southeast Asia has shown the consistency of regional stability that has been tested for a long time. Unlike the European...
ASEAN Summit 2025: Future Outlook for the Region and Beyond
Authors: Dr. Rizwan Naseer, Dr. Musarat Amin, Nauman Gull*
Malaysia, as the current chair of the Association of South Asian Nations (ASEAN), hosted the 46th...
Cyber Intelligence and the New Cold War in Southeast Asia
The Indo-Pacific is no longer just a maritime chessboard for great powers—it has evolved into a digital battlefield where invisible threats define the new...
The South China Sea: An Arena of Enduring Contestation
Foreign and security policy trajectories of Southeast Asian nations continue to revolve around a delicate balancing act—maintaining strategic autonomy while navigating the growing assertiveness...
The Mirror from Dokdo and Ambalat & ASEAN’s Way of Diplomacy in Resolving Disputes
In the shifting tides of maritime geopolitics, Southeast Asia finds itself at the delicate intersection of history, national pride, and international law. Few cases...
Balancing Act: How ASEAN Navigates China’s Expanding BRI Influence
As global power rivalries intensify, Southeast Asia finds itself at the epicenter of geopolitical recalibration. The ASEAN Investment Report 2024, which shows a sharp...
Trilateral Convergence: ASEAN, GCC, and China Redefine Global Cooperation
The inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur on 27 May 2025, marked a pivotal moment in international diplomacy by establishing the groundwork for...
ASEAN and Japan’s Collaborative Efforts in Greenwashing the Economy
Authors: Raissa Serafina Rayendra & Mohan M.R.T. Eteng Sitorus*
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan have ramped up efforts to link economic...
Strategic Trust and the Limits of Personal Politics in Southeast Asian International Relations
In the international relations structures in Southeast Asia, “strategic trust” acts as a glue between countries that are diverse in terms of institutions, histories,...