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 Third Gulf War: Impact, Responses and Implications
Ian Storey
This Long Read examines the Iran war’s impact on Southeast Asia’s energy and food security, the measures regional governments have implemented to ease the situation, and assesses the geopolitical implications for the region.
Sino-Philippine Energy Cooperation in the South China Sea: A Chimera
Ian Storey
Faced with an energy crisis at home, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has broached the idea of joint energy cooperation with China. The idea will not fly, for a variety of reasons.
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.