CONTRIBUTORS

Ms Sharon Seah is a Principal Fellow and Coordinator of the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. She is also editor of Building a New Legal Order for the Oceans. Prior to joining ISEAS, Ms Seah was Associate Director of the NUS Centre for International Law.

Articles by Sharon Seah (65)

Between Ambition and Trust: Tracking Southeast Asia’s Climate Transition

Sharon Seah

The 2026 Southeast Asia Climate Outlook survey reveals a region anxious about current global crises, yet steadfast in supporting the climate transition.

The Search for Emerging Middle Powers: ASEAN-Türkiye Relations

Sharon Seah|Ian Storey

For ASEAN, Türkiye’s appeal lies in its exercise of strategic autonomy, burgeoning industrial-defence capabilities and emerging middle-power status.

Beyond Non‑Recognition: Myanmar’s Elections Leave ASEAN In a Bind

Sharon Seah

What are ASEAN’s options for responding to the election outcome in Myanmar?

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.

The Intangible Yet Unmistakable Costs of Myanmar’s Political Crisis

Sharon Seah

The protracted Myanmar crisis is now everyone’s problem. The time for ASEAN to act is now.