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14 Mar 2025

Southeast Asia Countries Won’t Let War in Ukraine Affect Ties with Russia

Ian Storey

President Donald Trump wants to force an end to the Russia-Ukraine war and improve relations with Russia. Many Southeast Asian countries will welcome an end to hostilities, an easing of US-Russia tensions and stronger relations with Moscow.

20 May 2024

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

Why the Russia-Ukraine War Continues to Fret Southeast Asia

Ian Storey

Despite the Russia-Ukraine war’s geographical distance from Southeast Asia, the conflict continues to be a major concern for the region’s elite, especially in Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.

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25 Mar 2024

Southeast Asia’s Soldiers of Fortune in the Russia-Ukraine War

Ian Storey

A small number of Southeast Asians are fighting in the war in Ukraine. They appear to be motivated by a mix of factors.

ASEAN-Russia Relations Russia Southeast Asia Ukraine

7 Nov 2023

Russia’s Memory Diplomacy is Paying Dividends in Southeast Asia

Ian Storey

Russia is employing the selective use of history to further its goals in Southeast Asia.

ASEAN-Russia Relations Russia Southeast Asia

11 Jul 2023

NATO Expansion Does Not Justify Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Daljit Singh

Apologists for the Russian invasion of Ukraine lay the blame on NATO’s eastward expansion. But Russian discomfort over the expansion cannot justify its brutal invasion of Ukraine.

ASEAN-Russia Relations Russia Ukraine

5 Apr 2023

Military Modernisation in Southeast Asia: Learning from the Russia-Ukraine War

Ian Storey

Ian Storey examines the factors driving defence modernisation in Southeast Asia and how the region may draw lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war.

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12 Apr 2022

Russia’s War Against Ukraine: Why Hard Power Matters

James Bosbotinis

Russia's invasion of Ukraine provides the context for Washington to strengthen its alliances and partnerships across the Asia-Pacific, including in Southeast Asia.

ASEAN-China Relations ASEAN-Russia Relations ASEAN-U.S. Relations Security Ukraine

24 Mar 2022

Thailand and the Russia-Ukraine War: Bending or Gone with the Wind?

Ian Storey

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted how Thailand’s desire to balance its relations with the major powers, coupled with the deleterious effects of nearly two decades of political turmoil, has enervated the country’s foreign policy.

ASEAN-Russia Relations Russia Thailand

15 Mar 2022

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Southeast Asian Responses and Why the Conflict Matters to the Region

Ian Storey|William Choong

ASEAN’s official response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was relatively mild, reflecting the lowest common denominator of the varied positions taken by ASEAN member states. But the grouping needs to be mindful of the dangerous precedents set by Russia’s actions.

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1 Mar 2022

Is ASEAN a Toothless Tiger in the Face of Ukraine Crisis?

Joanne Lin|William Choong

ASEAN says that it is ‘deeply concerned’ about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but it has stopped short of condemning Moscow. The statement by the grouping reflects varied perspectives among member states. But it is important for smaller states in ASEAN to uphold the aegis of international law.

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