ARTICLES

9 Mar 2021

Why the United States is an Unreliable Partner to Southeast Asia

Shaun Narine

As long as the Republican Party remains a viable political party capable of gaining power, the US will be politically unstable, and as a result, be an unreliable ally in the future.

26 Feb 2021

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

For India, Miles to Go to Reengage Southeast Asia

Dhruva Jaishankar

The latest State of Southeast Asia Survey presents a sobering picture for India. New Delhi has its work cut out for it if it wants to engage the region more.

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19 Feb 2021

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

Japan and Southeast Asia – Power and Propinquity

William Choong

The latest State of Southeast Asia Survey is a ringing endorsement of Japan’s decades-long involvement and investment in the region.

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18 Feb 2021

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

America is Back – For Now At Least

Choi Shing Kwok

The advent of the new Biden Administration has sparked high hopes for US engagement by Southeast Asians. Still, Uncle Sam has a mountain to climb.

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11 Feb 2021

Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year or “China’s New Year”? The Rise of (China’s) Identity Politics

Leo Suryadinata

In multi-ethnic Southeast Asia, the term “Lunar New Year” is more befitting than “Chinese New Year”. The traditional celebration has always transcended ethnicity and national identity.

ASEAN-China Relations China Identity Politics Southeast Asia

Artists perform on stage at the end of the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Summit

10 Feb 2021

State of Southeast Asia Survey: Hopes Brighten Over US Amid Covid-19 Gloom

Terence Chong

Covid-19 is the biggest challenge facing Southeast Asia even as regional confidence in the new Biden Administration grows, according to the latest State of Southeast Asia Survey published by the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute.

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9 Feb 2021

Southeast Asia and America: Biding for Biden

William Choong

Some Asian states have gushed over the new Biden Administration’s return to foreign policy normalcy. However, the last “normal” American administration had a mixed bag of outcomes in the region.

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27 Jan 2021

America, China and Southeast Asia: Where “Win Win” Can Become a Reality

Liew Chin Tong

If China and the United States play their cards right, the two powers can avoid a hot or cold war. This will be good news for the world, in particular Southeast Asia.

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Chinese workers building the first rail line linking China to Laos

18 Jan 2021

Official Chinese Lending: Why the Easy Money is Drying Up

Muhammad Saad Siddiqui

A new study suggests that official Chinese lending has dropped in recent years. This stems from lessons learnt after a decade of mistakes in overseas lending. Despite the decline, the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative shows no signs of slowing.

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