ARTICLES

13 May 2024

South Korea-Southeast Asia Ties from Moon to Yoon: What Has Changed and What Has Stayed the Same?

Eugene R.L. Tan

President Yoon’s Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative has built on some of the groundwork laid by his predecessor’s New Southern Policy, most notably in its economic engagements with Southeast Asian countries. However, Seoul must undertake further efforts to boost its diplomatic and security profile in the region.

ASEAN South Korea

10 May 2024

State of Southeast Asia 2024: India’s Strategic Conundrum of Diminished Influence and Rising Ambitions

Joanne Lin

Joanne Lin examines India’s dwindling strategic relevance in Southeast Asia and how it can enhance its image as a trusted partner in the region.

7 May 2024

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

ASEAN and Myanmar: The Need for Sustained Engagement

Moe Thuzar|Sharon Seah

Three successive editions of the State of Southeast Survey share one commonality: the shared aspiration among respondents for sustained dialogue with all stakeholders in Myanmar.

ASEAN Myanmar Myanmar Military

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.

ASEAN Asean Trade International Relations 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