22 Jun 2026 Russia’s Place at ASEAN’s Table: Between Principle and Pragmatism Joanne Lin The ASEAN-Russia summit does not mean that Southeast Asia is drifting into Russia’s camp. Its significance lies in the grouping’s desire to preserve room for manoeuvre. ASEAN Russia Trade
25 Mar 2026 Southeast Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Edging Closer in an Era of Geopolitical Churn Ian Storey Over the past three decades, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has significantly expanded its geographical footprint, membership and functional cooperative activities. This Long Read provides a detailed examination of Southeast Asia’s engagement with the organisation. ASEAN China Russia Southeast Asia
27 Feb 2026 Russia’s Critical Military Role in Myanmar’s Civil War Ian Storey While China wields much influence over Myanmar, Russia plays an outsized role in equipping the country’s military. Defence Myanmar Russia
4 Feb 2026 Can Moscow and Seoul Help Vietnam Achieve its Nuclear Energy Ambitions? Ian Storey Vietnam has grand plans to build a series of nuclear power plants. But it faces several challenges. Nuclear Power Russia South Korea Vietnam
26 Sep 2025 Malaysia’s Royal Rendezvous in Russia: Reasons and Rationale Francis E. Hutchinson|Isabelle Chua The Malaysian King’s visit to Russia makes sense through the lenses of military procurement, foreign policy, and domestic sentiments. Malaysia Malaysian Monarchy Russia
15 Jul 2025 A ‘Reverse Nixon’ Attempt by Trump? A Chinese View Qian Yuming In 1972, US President Nixon forged ties with China to counter the Soviet Union; will – or can – President Trump do the reverse today by aligning with Russia against China? China Russia U.S. Foreign Policy US
22 May 2025 Prime Minister Anwar’s Visit to Russia: Long on Pomp, Short on Outcomes Ian Storey Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent visit to Russia was high on symbolism but low on substance. Foreign Policy Malaysia MH17 Plane Crash Political Islam Russia Trade
17 Apr 2025 Are the Russians Coming to Indonesia? Ian Storey Indonesia has put paid to rumours that Russia is seeking an air base in Papua. Still, Papua’s proximity to the US force presence in Guam and Australia gives Moscow a clear strategic interest in pursuing the idea. Indonesia Indonesia Foreign Policy Indonesia-Russia Relations Russia
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. ASEAN-Russia Relations Indonesia-Russia Relations Russia
14 Feb 2025 How A Ceasefire In Ukraine Could Affect Asian Security Daljit Singh A ceasefire in Ukraine could enable Washington to strengthen its deterrence network in the Indo-Pacific. But this depends on whether Trump hews to traditional balance of power considerations. Russia Ukraine US
