Melinda Martinus is a Fellow at the ASEAN Studies Centre, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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The State of Southeast Asia 2026 Survey
Southeast Asia: Not Choosing Sides but Options
Joanne Lin|Melinda Martinus
Dealt a tough deck of geopolitical cards, Southeast Asia wagers on flexibility and plurilateralism.
The State of Southeast Asia 2026 Survey
ASEAN in 2026: Great Expectations, Limited Effectiveness
Melinda Martinus|Indira Zahra Aridati
ASEAN remains central to regional diplomacy, but it continues to be bogged down by structural limitations.
ASEAN’S Evolving Climate Governance Framework
Sharon Seah|Melinda Martinus|Qiu Jiahui
ASEAN’s climate governance architecture has evolved to match the urgency to align regional ambition with Paris Agreement goals, with growing recognition that regional coordination is vital in accelerating the green transition and attracting international climate finance.
47th ASEAN Summit: Steadiness Amid Shifting Tides
Joanne Lin|Melinda Martinus|Kristina Fong Siew Leng
Joanne Lin, Melinda Martinus and Kristina Fong examine the outcomes of the 47th ASEAN Summit and assess Malaysia’s achievement as the ASEAN Chair.
Why Advancing Intra-ASEAN Student Mobility Can Help Boost ASEAN’s Integration Journey
Melinda Martinus
Melinda Martinus contends that increasing intra-ASEAN student mobility could unlock economic opportunities, strengthen human capital, and foster a shared regional identity, provided the bloc can overcome structural barriers.