Ian Storey is Senior 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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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.
Türkiye’s Defence Diplomacy in Southeast Asia: The New Kid on the Block
Ian Storey
Over the past ten years, Türkiye has increased its share of the global arms market and has become an attractive defence partner for countries in the Global South. In Southeast Asia, Turkish arms manufacturers have taken advantage of rising defence budgets to win contracts for military vehicles, drones, missiles and naval ships.