Dr William Choong is a Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and Managing Editor at Fulcrum.
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Articles by William Choong (49)
MAGA Show on ASEAN’s Stage: Guarded Expectations
Joanne Lin|William Choong
President Trump will make a spectacle of his presence in Kuala Lumpur, but is unlikely to offer ASEAN the reliable, long-term engagement it seeks.
High Mast, Low Draft: The UK’s Indo-Pacific Deployment
William Choong|Eugene R.L. Tan
Notwithstanding an ongoing high-profile naval deployment, the UK cannot be considered a credible power in the Indo-Pacific as long as it tiptoes around the security challenges from China.
Partnership, Not Protection: Trump’s Defence Policy in Asia
Hoang Thi Ha|William Choong
At his maiden Shangri-La Dialogue outing, the US Secretary of Defense laid out a stark and demanding vision for the region’s security. ASEAN and much of Southeast Asia did not feature in it.
The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2025
Betting on the Bulldozer: Why (Most of) Southeast Asia is Warming Up to Trump 2.0
Joanne Lin|William Choong
The US president’s tough leadership, reputation as a dealmaker and expectation that he may pay more attention to the region seems to be winning over ASEAN countries.
Can Japan Provide Stability to Southeast Asia Amid US Uncertainty?
Joanne Lin|William Choong
The Japanese leader’s trips to Malaysia and Indonesia signify the country’s desire to be a stable force in Southeast Asia with deeper military, economic and green energy ties as Trump takes office and China’s influence continues to grow.