Melinda Martinus is a Fellow at the ASEAN Studies Centre, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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ASEAN@60: Special Edition
What ASEAN Mediation Can and Cannot Do
Melinda Martinus|Fannesa Adisty Laksmita
Melinda Martinus and Fannesa Adisty Laksmita argue that ASEAN's strength lies in convening and facilitating dialogue but that without follow-through, different parties' political will and sufficient leverage, its mediation efforts will struggle to deliver results.
Regional Haze Casts a Pall on ASEAN’s Influence
Melinda Martinus
The return of smoke haze underscores a sobering reality: while ASEAN has policies designed to combat it, the problem continues to occur.
ASEAN’s Collective Resilience Agenda: Can It Deliver Under Pressure?
Joanne Lin|Kristina Fong Siew Leng|Melinda Martinus
Joanne Lin, Kristina Fong and Melinda Martinus argue that as global crises become increasingly interconnected, ASEAN faces mounting pressure to strengthen energy security, maritime cooperation, and crisis coordination before the next disruption strikes.
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.