CONTRIBUTORS

Ms Sharon Seah is a Senior Fellow and Coordinator at the ASEAN Studies Centre, 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 (50)

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

Choosing China over the U.S.: Neither a Tidal Shift Nor a Sea Change

Sharon Seah

The U.S. was ASEAN’s preferred major power to align with since the 2020 State of Southeast Asia survey. But this year, more respondents are leaning toward China than the U.S. Southeast Asia may remain engaged with the U.S. while harbouring apprehensions towards China, but the tide may be shifting.

ASEAN-Australia Relations: Working Out Hard Issues for Regional Stability

William Choong|Sharon Seah

ASEAN-Australia relations look set to power on for the next 50 years after the recent commemoration of the first 50 but some difficult issues need to be worked out.

Australia-ASEAN at 50: Mateship for Peace and Stability

Nicholas Farrelly|Sharon Seah|Lina Alexandra|Kimly Ngoun

The 50th anniversary of the dialogue partnership between ASEAN and Australia would give leaders a welcome opportunity to take stock and discuss future engagement.

What is Laos’ Game Plan for the Myanmar crisis?

Sharon Seah|Moe Thuzar

Whether it was Laos' effort in persuading the SAC to send a representative or the junta changing their minds, Laos should continue to harness a family effort to get the junta to adhere to the grouping’s Five Point Consensus.

Connectivity and Resilience in the ASEAN Power Grid 2.0 under Laos’ ASEAN Chairmanship

Sharon Seah|Mirza Sadaqat Huda

Sharon Seah and Mirza Sadaqat Huda examine Laos’ potential role in leading regional energy interconnectivity in ASEAN.