ARTICLES

1 Dec 2022

Setbacks for Moscow, Progress for Kyiv: The Russia-Ukraine War and its Impact on the ASEAN, G20 and APEC Summits

Ian Storey

The Russia-Ukraine War complicated but did not derail the ASEAN, G20 and APEC summits in Southeast Asia.

12 Oct 2022

Myanmar’s Pivot to Russia: Friend in Need or Faulty Strategy?

Wai Moe

The relationship between Myanmar and Russia has become increasingly close. This is fueled by practical considerations as well as geopolitics.

Myanmar Military Myanmar-Russia Relations Russia

20 Sep 2022

China Dream Keeps Southeast Asia Awake at Night

David Arase

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan highlights his bid to advance his vision of the China Dream. This, however, will require changes in the global balance of power that Southeast Asian countries will find hard to manage.

China China-Southeast Asia relations Indo-Pacific Russia

3 Aug 2022

Ukraine’s Accession to TAC: A Critical Decision for ASEAN

Joanne Lin

ASEAN has a chance to stand up for international peace by allowing Ukraine to accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. Failing to do so would highlight the weakness of the organisation at a time when small and medium states need to hold firm against great power bullying.

ASEAN ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting Russia Ukraine

8 Jul 2022

Jokowi’s “Peace Mission” to Europe: Well-intentioned But Fruitless

Ian Storey

Indonesia President Joko Widodo’s visit to Ukraine and Russia was quite remarkable. But the trip achieved little in finding a way out of the current impasse between Kyiv and Moscow.

Armed Conflict Diplomacy Indonesia Russia Ukraine

25 May 2022

Vietnam and Russia’s Political Alignment: More than Meets the Eye

Hoang Thi Ha|Darren Cheong

A lot of ink has been spilled to explain Vietnam’s reticence to take a stronger position against Russia’s war in Ukraine. One facet of the Russo-Vietnam relationship that has not been discussed as much is the two countries’ political alignment on issues such as human rights and democracy in the global arena.

International Relations Russia Vietnam Vietnam-Russia relations

25 May 2022

The War in Ukraine: Cambodia’s Surprisingly Hard-line Stand

Ian Storey

Cambodia’s hearty relations with Russia means that it should have taken a less strident view of the latter’s invasion of Ukraine. Intriguingly, Phnom Penh’s position has tacked closer to Western critics of the Kremlin.

Cambodia Cambodia-Russia relations International Relations Russia

6 May 2022

The Liberal Order’s Illiberal Turn: Implications for Southeast Asia

Lee Sue-Ann

The clash of online opinions surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reveals support for pro-Russia, pro-Putin narratives in Southeast Asia. Untangling why such rhetoric is attractive points to deep dissatisfaction with the existing liberal international order. Southeast Asia can play a part in helping the world avoid worse alternatives.

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

6 May 2022

The Russia-Ukraine War and its Potential Impact on Russia’s Arms Sales to Southeast Asia

Ian Storey

Russia has been the largest exporter of arms to Southeast Asia over the past two decades but the value of its defence sales to the region has fallen sharply since its annexation of Crimea in 2014. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will only exacerbate this downward trend.

Armed Conflict Defence Russia Security Ukraine