3 Aug 2021 Team Biden: A Southeast Asia Reset Victor Ha Compared to China, the Biden Administration has been slow off the blocks in the game of winning friends and influencing people in Southeast Asia. It has its work cut out for it. ASEAN ASEAN-China Relations China-U.S. Relations Indo-Pacfic U.S.
22 Jul 2021 Indonesia’s Defence Procurement Strategy: Diversification but at What Cost? Ian Storey Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto has been on an accelerated drive to modernise the TNI. But there are significant drawbacks to his procurement strategy of diversification. China-Indonesia Relations Indonesia U.S.
9 Jul 2021 Biden’s ‘China Challenge’ and Domestic Politics: Implications for Southeast Asia Shaun Narine Under President Biden, Southeast Asia is dealing with a US administration that remains determined to compete with and confront China but is mired in political paralysis caused by deep ideological divisions. This will constrain the US’ ability to act as a reliable security and economic partner in the region. China-U.S. Relations U.S. U.S. Foreign Policy
5 Jul 2021 US-Vietnam Military Relations: Marking Time in China’s Shadow Robert Sutter Relations between Vietnam and the United States have advanced markedly, particularly in trade and diplomatic cooperation. But bilateral military relations will continue to be stymied by Vietnam’s approach to China. China U.S. U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam
2 Jul 2021 After Black Sea Encounter, British FONOP in the South China Sea Quite Possible Ian Storey As a British Carrier Strike Group heads towards Southeast Asia, speculation is rife that a Royal Navy warship will conduct a freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in the South China Sea. A recent incident in the Black Sea may shorten the odds of that happening. China Russia South China Sea U.K. U.S.
30 Jun 2021 Trade and Environmental Disputes May Persist Despite Promising Leaders’ Summit on Climate Melinda Martinus|Qiu Jiahui At the recent Leaders’ Summit on Climate Change convened by the Biden Administration, several ASEAN leaders emphasised the principle of differentiating levels of economic development between states in their response to climate change. Finding a balance between this principle and ambitious climate targets remains a challenge. ASEAN Asean Trade Climate Change E.U. Environment U.S.
28 Jun 2021 Give It Another Shot, Uncle Sam Charles Dunst As it pertains to Washington’s relations with Southeast Asia, the Biden Administration is not faring much better than its predecessor. A low-hanging fruit would be the supply of Covid-19 vaccines. ASEAN China-U.S. Relations COVID-19 Southeast Asia U.S. Vaccine Diplomacy
11 Jun 2021 ASEAN’s Climate Cooperation with China and the US: Challenges and Prospects Sharon Seah The US is back in the international climate cooperation game, but it has a lot to catch up on to make up for the last four years when it chose not to play. ASEAN China Environment U.S.
3 Jun 2021 Following the Money: Changes to Philippine Remittance Inflows Malcolm Cook The U.S. solidifies its paramount status, and Singapore rises to #2. COVID-19 Overseas Foreign Workers Philippine Philippine Economy Remittances Singapore U.S.
2 Jun 2021 U.S.-Vietnam Post-War Reconciliation: A Work in Process Ivan V. Small Forty-five years after the cessation of the Vietnam War, relations behind Vietnam and the U.S. have improved markedly. But some issues, such as the legacy of Agent Orange and relations with former refugees, require delicate handling. U.S. U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam
