5 Feb 2026 Trump and Southeast Asia: When Transactionalism Undermines Trust Derek Grossman The Trump Administration has broken with the tradition of pursuing its national interests in tandem with an emphasis on alliances and values. Southeast Asian countries will respond accordingly. Southeast Asia U.S. U.S. Foreign Policy
28 Jan 2026 Clothed in Uncertainty: Southeast Asia’s Garment Exports and the US–China Trade Tensions Archanun Kohpaiboon The garment industry might come under US scrutiny for its high use of Chinese inputs. Countries should negotiate with the US administration for a reasonable and tempered approach to the transshipment question. China Southeast Asia Trade U.S.
26 Jan 2026 Questioning the Question: Who Is Really Revising the Global Order? Sophie Wushuang Yi For those who have consistently touted the “China threat”, recent US actions should necessitate some intellectual honesty. China International Relations U.S.
19 Jan 2026 Should Southeast Asia Pay Attention to ‘Spheres of Influence’? William Choong|Joanne Lin What might the implications of the United States’ actions in Venezuela be for Southeast Asian countries? China Southeast Asia U.S.
2 Jan 2026 What Southeast Asia Should Expect from Trump in 2026 Derek Grossman Trump chalked up some notable wins in Southeast Asia in 2025. But doubts remain over his approach to the region, given his reciprocal tariffs and trademark unpredictability. Southeast Asia U.S. U.S. Foreign Policy
4 Dec 2025 Cambodia’s Warming Ties with Washington Reflect Continuity, Not Realignment Taylor Coplen Maintaining flexibility in its diplomacy towards two big powers is the clear pragmatic option for Cambodia in today’s geopolitical climate. Cambodia Cambodia-Thailand Relations Thailand U.S.
20 Nov 2025 Southeast Asian Countries Engaging in Export Circumvention: Not So Fast Archanun Kohpaiboon|Ratchanon Ketramrit The Trump administration has threatened to levy an additional 40 per cent reciprocal tariffs on transshipments to the US. The logic for doing this is not so clear cut. China Economy Southeast Asia Tariffs Trade U.S.
17 Nov 2025 The Trump Administration in Southeast Asia: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Derek Grossman The Trump administration’s recent overtures to Southeast Asia had some silver linings. But Washington risks long-term harm to its regional reputation with its transactionalism. ASEAN-U.S. Relations Southeast Asia U.S.
11 Nov 2025 Amid the Uncertainty of US Tariffs, Asian Exporters Are Forging Ahead Jayant Menon Amid the gloom brought about by the US’ reciprocal tariffs, there appears to be a glimmer of hope for Asian exporters. Economy Southeast Asia Tariffs U.S.
10 Nov 2025 Unfinished Business: Why Thailand’s Tariff Talks Are a Diplomatic Test Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi The Thai government is focused on dealing with the repercussions of the US tariffs on the country. It needs to craft a broader foreign policy narrative. Tariffs Thai Economy Thai Politics Thailand U.S. U.S.-Thailand Relations
