ARTICLES

30 Apr 2024

Mineral Security Partnership and Southeast Asia: Forcing Countries to Choose?

Mirza Sadaqat Huda

The US-led Minerals Security Partnership is a two-edged sword for Southeast Asia.

26 Apr 2024

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

State of Southeast Asia Survey 2024: Indonesia Doubling Down on ASEAN and Japan

Indira Zahra Aridati|Julia Lau

Compared to a year ago, Indonesians seem to view ASEAN and Japan more favourably. The Israel-Hamas conflict is a significant factor for declining trust in other powers but economics and soft power can also explain interesting fluctuations in their perceptions.

ASEAN European Union Indonesia Japan State of Southeast Asia Survey

25 Apr 2024

Beyond the Guide: Navigating the Next Phase of Artificial Intelligence Governance in ASEAN

Ngo Di Lan

Beyond the new voluntary guidance for how to regulate artificial intelligence in ASEAN, the region must take bolder steps in shaping the conversation and action on this new frontier or risk being left out and left behind.

ASEAN Technology

18 Apr 2024

Malaysia Must Seize the Pivotal Developments in Myanmar

Saifuddin Abdullah

Malaysia’s former foreign minister outlines a possible roadmap for Malaysia as 2025 ASEAN Chair, Myanmar, and ASEAN to forge a realistic way out of the Myanmar crisis. There is a lot of work to be done. This article builds on the author's press statement of 9 April 2024.

ASEAN Malaysia Myanmar

17 Apr 2024

The Case for Vietnam’s Mekong Energy Diplomacy

Phan Xuan Dung

Vietnam needs to complement water diplomacy with energy diplomacy to curb the unsustainable exploitation of the Mekong for hydropower. Hanoi should promote the development and cross-country trade of non-hydro renewables, especially wind and solar power.

ASEAN Energy Renewable Energy Southeast Asia Vietnam

12 Apr 2024

A Just Transition Approach to the ASEAN Power Grid

Mirza Sadaqat Huda

Southeast Asia has seen a surge in the development of cross-border energy projects. These projects have merit, but there needs to be an emphasis on just transition to address impacts on various socio-economic groups.

ASEAN Energy Renewable Energy Southeast Asia

5 Apr 2024

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

Uncovering ASEAN Private Sector Sentiments on Their Choice of Strategic Economic Partner

Kristina Fong Siew Leng

A deep dive into private sector sentiments can yield some insight into ASEAN’s preferred economic partner of choice.

ASEAN China China-U.S. Relations E.U. Japan State of Southeast Asia Survey U.S.

3 Apr 2024

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

Navigating China’s Influence: Insights from the State of Southeast Asia 2024 Survey

Joanne Lin

Southeast Asians recognise China’s burgeoning influence in the region, but there are nuances to the geopolitical dynamics. The region needs to manage its relationship with the rising global power; China needs to address the lack of confidence that it will "do the right thing”.

ASEAN ASEAN-China Relations China State of Southeast Asia Survey

28 Mar 2024

Empowering Southeast Asia: The Impact of Transnational Higher Education on Regional Development

Damon Chee

Damon Chee examines the rise of transnational education in Southeast Asia and how it influences the region’s educational landscape.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Education

27 Mar 2024

ASEAN and Australia in Shaping a Shared Future

Tiffany McDonald

ASEANFocus is privileged to feature H.E. Tiffany McDonald, Australia’s new Ambassador to ASEAN. Ambassador McDonald sheds light on the ASEAN-Australia relationship after 50 years and how Australia can actively work with ASEAN to shape a shared future for the region.

ASEAN ASEAN-Australia Relations ASEANFocus