Ian Storey is a Principal Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and author of Putin’s Russia and Southeast Asia: The Kremlin’s Pivot to Asia and the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War (ISEAS, May 2025).
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Southeast Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Edging Closer in an Era of Geopolitical Churn
Ian Storey
Over the past three decades, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has significantly expanded its geographical footprint, membership and functional cooperative activities. This Long Read provides a detailed examination of Southeast Asia’s engagement with the organisation.
Indonesia’s Aircraft Carrier: White Horse or White Elephant?
Ian Storey
Indonesia’s plans to acquire a second-hand aircraft carrier from Italy have been derided. The warship is more a symbol of Indonesia’s global aspirations than an operational asset for the country’s navy.
Russia’s Critical Military Role in Myanmar’s Civil War
Ian Storey
While China wields much influence over Myanmar, Russia plays an outsized role in equipping the country’s military.
Can Moscow and Seoul Help Vietnam Achieve its Nuclear Energy Ambitions?
Ian Storey
Vietnam has grand plans to build a series of nuclear power plants. But it faces several challenges.
Why Did Indonesia Decide to Buy China’s J-10 Fighter Jet?
Ian Storey
Indonesia’s recent announcement that it was considering buying the China-made J-10 fighter raises more questions than answers.