
The End of Western Triumphalism and the Return of the Sovereign State
Shaun Narine
The limitations of Western political and economic models signal the resurgence of a pluralist international society of states.
Shaun Narine
The limitations of Western political and economic models signal the resurgence of a pluralist international society of states.
The State of Southeast Asia Survey
Hoang Thi Ha
A recent rap video dropped by the US envoy to Vietnam highlights the resilience of American soft power in Vietnam.
Aristyo Rizka Darmawan
Actions speak louder than words. Ratifying UNCLOS would strengthen the US’ stabilising role in the Indo-Pacific.
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.
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.
Ian Storey
The United States has added the US Coast Guard to its South China Sea toolbox. This bodes well for regional security and the maritime rules-based order.
Sean Turnell
The desire for clean and unmarked US dollar bills in Myanmar provides some food for thought as to the function of money.
Philip S. Davidson
In this special contribution to Fulcrum, Admiral Philip Davidson, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, stresses that the US’ largest geographic combatant command will continue to work with allies and partners across the region, particularly those in Southeast Asia. He argues that there is a growing “strategic convergence” between the US and the region.
Ian Storey
A reactivated First Fleet would boost the US naval presence in Asia, and demands on America’s allies and security partners in Asia.
William Choong
America is in a weaker position in Southeast Asia now than four years ago and regional states are adjusting to this reality.