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Japan’s Official Security Assistance to Southeast Asia: Limited Scope, but Real Impact
INTRODUCERE: The introduction of Official Security Assistance (OSA) in Japan’s 2022 National Security Strategy aims to increase the deterrence capabilities of Southeast Asian countries.
Japan’s Foreign Policy Outlook in 2025
INTRODUCERE: What will 2025 portend for Japan on the foreign policy front and how should Japan navigate its external relations in the year ahead?
Trump 2.0 and the Pacific Island Countries – What To Expect?
INTRODUCERE: After the shock of the 2022 security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands, the United States increased its engagement with Pacific island countries.
The South China Sea in 2025: More of the Same, Possibly Worse
INTRODUCERE: The prognosis for tensions in the South China Sea dispute this year is pretty straightforward: what has been and is will continue to be so, and perhaps even worse.
Southeast Asia’s Economic Performance in 2024 and Outlook for 2025: Navigating Rising Risks
INTRODUCERE: The region is finally showing clear signs of recovery from the multi-year pandemic but 2025 portends more serious headwinds against which regional governments and businesses will have to steer.
Roundtable on the Return of Trump and Implications for ASEAN-US Relations
INTRODUCERE: The re-election of Donald Trump as the President of the US for a second term is poised to reshape the trajectory of ASEAN-US relations
RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies Year In Review 2024
INTRODUCERE: This annual publication is the NTS Centre’s reflections on the events of the past year and contemplations on issues of non-traditional security in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainties, How Has ASEAN Fared?
INTRODUCERE: To maintain the vision of an ASEAN regional architecture, the ASEAN member states will have to hang together as intensifying global power shifts and competitive dynamics threaten to pull them apart.
Japan-ROK-US Trilateral Relations: Flying into Turbulence
INTRODUCERE: The political tides are going against the recently impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Iran’s Geopolitical Gamble in Turning to BRICS
INTRODUCERE: Iran’s pivot to BRICS is a high-stakes gamble that, in the best-case scenario, allows Tehran to survive economically and diplomatically without the West.
On Foreign Policy, Prabowo goes it Alone
INTRODUCERE: On Nov. 9, Indonesia’s newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto caused controversy by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with China in which he basically acknowledged that Indonesia had an overlapping claim with China
Revisiting South-South cooperation
INTRODUCERE: One of the major topics on the agenda of the 79th session of th United Nations General Assembly which started on 10 September 2024 is the State of South-South cooperation
ASEAN’s 2025 Chair: Navigating Tricky (Economic) Shoals
INTRODUCERE: As ASEAN’s chair next year, Malaysia is well-placed to pilot ASEAN through economic turbulence, particularly at a time of intense geopolitical flux.
The Importance of Being Earnest: Strengthening ASEAN-India Relations in an Evolving World
INTRODUCERE: Yanitha Meena Louis argues that for the ASEAN-India relationship to reach its full potential, it must move beyond surface-level engagement and delve deeper into strategic issues that reflect the dynamic roles of both parties in a constantly
Re-ordering the World: China’s Global South Focus versus the Ally-centric Approach of the US
INTRODUCERE: Institutional balancing has become a key strategy in US-China strategic competition, with both powers taking different approaches in leveraging their institutional networks to advance their strategic agenda.
Building a New International Order in Northeast Asia
INTRODUCERE: TENSIONS HAVE BEEN rising in Ukraine, the Middle East, the Taiwan Strait and the Korean Peninsula, which are all becoming flashpoints for geopolitical conflicts, leading to a global security crisis.
ONE OF THE SOLUTIONS TO BE INTERNATIOALY FOLLOWED TOWARDS CONSOLIDATING PEACE, SECURITY AND RESILIENCE IN THE TODAY TUMULTUOS AND DENGEROUS WORLD
INTRODUCERE: ASEAN through its Partnership system is taking measures to maintain and consolidate peace, security and resilience in the region, and beyond, under the circumstances of being themselves already affected by the international geopolitical rivalries and local tensions.
IRSEA's President and Founder, Ambassador (p) Gheorghe Savuica, Delivers Interactive Lecture on „Norms of Diplomatic Practice” Module
INTRODUCERE: On November 11 and 18, 2024, as expression of the excellent long-term cooperation between The Romanian Institute for Europe-Asia Studies (IRSEA) and the Faculty of International Business and Economics (REI), Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE)
BRICS Southeast Asia hype belies wider Indo-Pacific institutional stakes
INTRODUCERE: The interest of Southeast Asian states in BRICS should be viewed from a broader perspective of regional and global institutional flux
North Korea in the Ukraine War Presages an Era of Confrontation With China
INTRODUCERE: North Korea’s deployment of troops to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine expands the conflict, intertwining security challenges in Asia and Europe.
Should Southeast Asia Try to Pick Up the Pieces On IPEF?
INTRODUCERE: The US is likely to pull out of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. But the remaining members should be able to advance the framework.
In Asia, Trump Will Likely Do Little – and that Could be Dangerous
INTRODUCERE: Many East Asia foreign policy experts are expecting that the re-election of Donald Trump as president of the United States will usher in significant change.
Trump 2.0 Presidency: What Is in Store for Southeast Asia?
INTRODUCERE: Southeast Asia is unlikely to be a priority in Trump’s foreign policy agenda, but the region will need to strategise its response to the President-elect’s trade and security stances
ASEAN and The Principle of Non-Intervention
INTRODUCERE: Some critics have attributed adherence to the principle of non-intervention as one of the main reasons for ASEAN’s inability to address the situation in Myanmar.
Why Southeast Asia Should be Concerned about North Korean Troops in Russia
INTRODUCERE: The arrival of thousands of North Korean troops in Russia represents a serious escalation of the Russia-Ukraine War. Southeast Asian countries should be concerned. They can take action to enforce the sanctions regime against North Korea.
Can ASEAN and India bring peace to Myanmar
INTRODUCERE: ASEAN and India will need to adopt a more inclusive and pragmatic approach towards Myanmar — one that involves all key stakeholders
Kukur Tihar (Dog’s Day): Can it be Nepal’s Soft Power?
INTRODUCERE: Joseph Nye Jr defines “soft power,” as a country’s ability to influence others without resorting to coercion. This process involves countries projecting their values, ideals
Modi-Xi overshadows summit
INTRODUCERE: Alternatively, for India, BRICS remains a non-West platform as reiterated by PM Modi at the Russia summit that the organisation must not foster
The BRICS imperative for India
INTRODUCERE: As India jostles for a greater say on the global stage, platforms like Brics allow New Delhi to amplify its profile and work
Role of ADMM/ADMM-Plus: Preparing ASEAN for an Era of Conflict
INTRODUCERE: At their summit in October 2024, ASEAN leaders discussed regional and international issues that significantly affect the political security landscape.
Amid Intensifying Sino-US Rivalry, Southeast Asia Can Help Bolster Regional Security
INTRODUCERE: Southeast Asia can expect regional tensions to rise amid growing Sino-US competition. To preserve regional stability, Southeast Asian countries should work more closely with middle powers.
The International Bioweapons Regime Must be Strengthened, Not Exploited in Geopolitical Competition
INTRODUCERE: Emerging biotechnologies make this a critical time for updating and strengthening the international bioweapons regime.
China and the Philippines Contested Relations
INTRODUCERE: The South China Sea, a semi-enclosed body of water in the western Pacific Ocean, spans over 3.5 million square kilometres.
Ishiba’s New Security Proposals: A Bridge Too Far for ASEAN?
INTRODUCERE: New Japanese premier Shigeru Ishiba has brought some new security proposals to the region. They are unlikely to find a warm reception.
A Small Country’s Big Moment in ASEAN Amid Challenges
INTRODUCERE: Joanne Lin, Sharon Seah, Melinda Martinus, and Kristina Fong examine the outcomes of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and assess Laos’ achievement as the ASEAN Chair.
IRSEA WELCOMES H.E. AMBASSADOR R.M. MICHAEL TENE AS ITS HONORARY MEMBER
INTRODUCERE: The Romanian Institute for Europe-Asia Studies welcomes H.E. Ambassador R.M. Michael Tene as our newest Honorary Member
Outlook for the Prabowo Administration’s Foreign Policy
INTRODUCERE: Incoming Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto can be expected to be more active than his predecessor in managing Indonesia’s foreign and defence policy. The question is whether the region will see a more assertive Indonesia under Prabowo.
The China Factor in India-Japan Relations
INTRODUCERE: The spectre of conflict and strategic competition has begun to haunt the Indo-Pacific in earnest. In the South China Sea, Southeast Asian nations like Vietnam
Biggest Takeaway From Quad Summit Is That It's Here To Stay
INTRODUCERE: US President Joe Biden hosted the Prime Ministers of India, Australia, and Japan for the fourth in-person Quad Leaders' Summit at his hometown, Wilmington, last week
Does the Quad have a security agenda?
INTRODUCERE: A close examination of the Quad's evolving maritime security efforts suggests that it would be premature to dismiss the group's gradually refined security approach
The Quad has defied critics
INTRODUCERE: It has overcome sceptics to widen its ambit of partnership and also set a focused strategic agenda
HIGH EXPECTATIONS FROM THE COMING VERY SOON NEW INDONESIAN PRESIDENCY
INTRODUCERE: On 20th of October 2024, Prabowo Subianto , President-elect of the Republic of Indonesia, will be sworn in.
THE MOST RECENT EVALUATION OF THE RELATIONS BETWEEN INDONESIA AND ROMANIA
INTRODUCERE: Bilaterally and multilaterally, Romania and Indonesia form a robust relationship.
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s Visit to Moscow: Laying the Groundwork for Enhanced Ties with Russia
INTRODUCERE: Defence Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Russia on 31 July 2024 was a signal that his administration intends to pursue a balanced foreign policy vis-à-vis the major powers
ASEAN and the UN: Strengthening Security Through Multilateralism
INTRODUCERE: Amid growing geopolitical fragmentation, ASEAN and the United Nations can work together to shore up the multilateral system.
The Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement: Complementing and Cementing the Hub-and-Spokes System
INTRODUCERE: ISEAS Perspective 2024/70
Indonesia-US Relationship under Prabowo: Time for a Revival
INTRODUCERE: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Being a Middle Power
INTRODUCERE: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) Nanyang Technological University( NTU), Singapore
Japan’s Shifting Security Posture in Southeast Asia
INTRODUCERE: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
ASEAN Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar
INTRODUCERE: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
REINVIGORATING THE EAST ASIA SUMMIT
INTRODUCERE: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU)
Singapore as India's bridge to southeast Asia
INTRODUCERE: "Singapore’s centrality in India’s Southeast Asia outreach is reflected in the two countries’ cooperation in multilateral forums
India's evolving trade strategy with ASEAN
INTRODUCERE: „The AIFTA and CECA have increased India-ASEAN trade, but recent talks aim to address trade imbalances and adjust tariffs for improved Indian export access.
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Regional Responses to China’s Community of Shared Future for Mankind
INTRODUCERE: By: Hafiizh Hashim|Lye Liang Fook|Souliya Mounnarath|Nguyen Khac Giang|Yohanes Sulaiman|Aletheia Kerygma B. Valenciano
Malaysia and the South China Sea Dispute: A Sea Change Under Prime Minister Anwar?
INTRODUCERE: Published 28 Aug 2024 By Ian Storey „According to a recent spate of articles, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has recalibrated the country’s foreign policy, giving it a more pro-China and anti-Western slant.
INTERIM AFGHAN GOVERNMENT THREE YEARS ON: AN ASSESSMENT
INTRODUCERE: By Amina Khan Director Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA), ISSI August 26, 2024 (Views expressed in the brief are those of the author, and do not represent those of ISSI)
INCREASING ROLE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS: GLOBAL AND REGIONAL TRENDS
INTRODUCERE: Written by: Ghazala Yasmin Jalil Research Fellow Arms Control & Disarmament Centre, ISSI Edited by: Malik Qasim Mustafa July 9, 2024 (Views expressed in the brief are those of the author, and do not represent those of ISSI) “There are important trend
NATO at a crossroads: new purpose, fresh challenges
INTRODUCERE: NATO at a crossroads: new purpose, fresh challenges AUTHORS : HARSH V. PANT | VIVEK MISHRA Originally Published Hindustan Times Published on Jul 17, 2024 NATO is at a crossroads. While it may have found an immediate purpose in responding
The State of Southeast Asia Survey Navigating China’s Influence: Insights from the State of Southeast Asia 2024 Survey
INTRODUCERE: The State of Southeast Asia Survey Navigating China’s Influence: Insights from the State of Southeast Asia 2024 Survey
Asia – Pacific contribution to the Summit on Peace in Ukraine
INTRODUCERE: 19.06.2024 Asia – Pacific contribution to the Summit on Peace in Ukraine On 15 and 16 June 2024, Switzerland organized the Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the Bürgenstock (Canton of Nidwalden). According to the official point of view, the aim of the high level meeting was to
THE PRODUCTIVE ROLE OF DIALOGUE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
INTRODUCERE: THE PRODUCTIVE ROLE OF DIALOGUE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: LATEST EVIDENCES By Ambassador (p) Gheorghe SAVUICA* On May 31, 2024, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Defense Forum, a very highly attended and globally appreciated security conference in Asia, Singapore, the US and Chinese d
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IRSEA OCCASIONAL PAPERS
Why the Russia-Ukraine War Continues to Fret Southeast Asia
INTRODUCERE: 19.06.2024 The State of Southeast Asia Survey Why the Russia-Ukraine War Continues to Fret Southeast Asia PUBLISHED 20 MAY 2024 IAN STOREY Despite the Russia-Ukraine war’s geographical distance from Southeast Asia, the conflict continues to be a major conc
What does an emerging Squad in the Indo-Pacific mean for India?
INTRODUCERE: 19.06.2024 What does an emerging Squad in the Indo-Pacific mean for India? Authors: HARSH V. PANT* | DON MCLAIN GILL* Originally Published in Mint on May 24, 2024 This new mini-lateral grouping of the US and three of its allies could coordinate actions with the Quad for regio
India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea
INTRODUCERE: 19.06.2024 India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea Authors: HARSH V. PANT | PRATNASHREE BASU Published on Apr 20, 2024 New Delhi’s strategic recalibration recognises the South China Sea’s critical importance to regional security and the
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The EU’s role as a Resilient and Reliable Middle Power?
INTRODUCERE: Engaging Southeast Asia: The EU’s role as a Resilient and Reliable Middle Power? Published 26 Jun 2024 EUGENE R.L. TAN|JOANNE LIN The European Union (EU) is consistently seen in Southeast Asia as the preferred and trusted “third party” in hedging against the uncert
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South-South Solidarity in Southeast Asia
INTRODUCERE: PUBLISHED 26 AUG 2024 GRACE STANHOPE Intra-regional aid in Southeast Asia could become a viable alternative for states seeking to assert their independence and engage with sources outside the Global North. Clearly, this form of intra-regional cooperation is still relatively minor.
UK and the Indo-Pacific: Get Real about Progressive Realism
INTRODUCERE: PUBLISHED 6 AUG 2024 EUGENE R.L. TAN|WILLIAM CHOONG The UK might be scaling down its footprint into the Indo-Pacific. This is a bad idea.… The new UK government cannot argue that more pressing concerns in the Atlantic and Europe should lead to reduced c
Southeast Asia and BRICS: Fear of Missing Out
INTRODUCERE: PUBLISHED 9 JUL 2024 SHARON SEAH The fact that five Southeast Asian countries are seeking to join BRICS should not be seen as an affront to the West and its so-called rules-based order. ASEAN does not constrain its members from joining other multilateral cooperation p
“Japan, the Courteous Power, Bares Some Teeth for Regional Stability” by William Choong and Joanne Lin
INTRODUCERE: ISEAS Perspective 2024/54, 18 July 2024 INTRODUCTION ASEAN and Japan celebrated five decades of partnership in a Commemorative Summit in December 2023,[1] with the theme “Trusted Partners”. This aptly encapsulated a relationship built on Japan’s resp
“Russian President Putin’s Visit to Hanoi: Vietnam’s ‘Bamboo Diplomacy’ In Action” by Ian Storey
INTRODUCERE: ISEAS Perspective 2024/56, 22 July 2024 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY President Vladimir Putin visited Vietnam on 20 June 2024 in a bid to show that Western efforts to isolate Russia have been unsuccessful. The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) welcomed Putin’s visit as it provided fur
NATO moving into Indo-Pacific? Thanks, but no thanks
INTRODUCERE: Indonesia has an opportunity to wield its unique brand of nonaligned diplomacy in reducing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, especially in quelling NATO's potential expansion into the region, which is almost certain to only exacerbate the situation as shown by the prolonged war between
India Is Turning Up The Heat On China
INTRODUCERE: India Is Turning Up The Heat On China - And Not Just In Its Neighbourhood AUTHORS : HARSH V. PANT | SAYANTAN HALDAR Originally Published NDTV Published on Aug 01, 2024 The week gone by has been a busy period for India in the Indo-Pacific. India's External Aff
Southeast Asia and the Global South: Rhetoric and Reality
INTRODUCERE: Southeast Asia and the Global South: Rhetoric and Reality PUBLISHED 24 JUL 2024 HOANG THI HA|CHA HAE WON This article contextualises Southeast Asian countries within the Global South discourse, examining where they align with the characteristics generally associated with the
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The emergence of Timor-Leste in Southeast Asia
INTRODUCERE: "Timor-Leste's strategic location between the Indian and Pacific Oceans positions it as a vital player in India’s Act East Policy.
Kamala Harris and ASEAN: Values and Climate Agenda Will Complicate Trade Ties
INTRODUCERE: „If Harris becomes the next US president, ASEAN will not share her values-based approach to trade, which she sees as a tool to advance non-trade objectives.”
China Strengthens Higher Educational Ties with Southeast Asian Nations
INTRODUCERE: Published 2 Sep 2024 By: Xue Song|Brice Tseen Fu Lee "In higher education, China and Southeast Asia enjoy a symbiotic relationship."
Addressing Geopolitical Challenges in the Region and Beyond through ASEAN-Led Mechanisms
INTRODUCERE: “Addressing Geopolitical Challenges in the Region and Beyond through ASEAN-Led M
ROMANIA ON THE WAY TO JOIN ASEAN TREATY OF AMITY AND COOPERATION (TAC). A SIGNIFICANT EXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN ITS RELATIONS WITH SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES!
INTRODUCERE: ASEAN Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC), established in 1976, is a treaty of cooperation and non-aggression between ASEAN countries and their partners. The agreement aims to promote peace, friendship, and cooperation among Southeast Asian nations. As of September 2023, 54 countries had joined the treaty.
ASEAN-BIMSTEC Synergy: Bringing Together Global South Forces
INTRODUCERE: AUTHORS : PROMIT MOOKHERJEE | ADNAN AHMAD ANSARI | ANOUSHKA KHATRI Special Reports Published on Jul 30, 2024 Introduction The Indo-Pacific is emerging as a hotspot for global politics and economics even as it faces the massive c
Does ASEAN matter to the US? Does the US matter to ASEAN?
INTRODUCERE: Even as ASEAN states become more dependent economically on China, this has not stopped them from pursuing closer defense and security cooperation with the US. Endy Bayuni (The Jakarta Post) Aug 31, 2023 PREMIUM United States President
'If only': ASEAN, China must resume talks over SCS code of conduct
INTRODUCERE: “If only” isn’t a good basis for designing foreign policy, but ASEAN and China both need to look beyond the current tensions in the South China Sea at the bigger, far-reaching picture of the region’s future to decide if they want peace and if so, h
ASEAN’s Unity Under the Microscope
INTRODUCERE: ASEAN’s Unity Under the Microscope PUBLISHED 30 JUL 2024 JOANNE LIN|SHARON SEAH Laos, the current chair of ASEAN, has found that it has to grapple with increasingly contentious geopolitical issues. Please follow the link https://fulcrum.sg/aseans-unity-under
ASEAN Centrality needs redefinition or getting different dynamics?
INTRODUCERE: ASEAN CENTRALITY NEEDS REDEFINITION OR GETTING DIFFERENT DYNAMICS? THE 57th ASEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS’ MEETING VIEW. ASEAN SINCE OCTOBER 20, 2024
The State of Southeast Asia: 2024 Survey Report
INTRODUCERE: The State of Southeast Asia: 2024 Survey Report It is very well known and recognized evidence that Southeast Asia has a significant importance and role, globally, and, particularly, in Asia-Pacific developments, while The Association of Southeast Asia Nations – ASEAN is unanimo
The ASEAN FUTURE FORUM 2024
INTRODUCERE: The ASEAN FUTURE FORUM 2024 – premier event organized by Vietnam On April 23, 2024, took place in Hanoi the ASEAN FUTURE FORUM 2024, with the theme “Toward Fast and Sustainable Growth of a People-Centred ASEAN Community”, to materialize the initiative launche