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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

 LATEST REMARKS ON VIETNAM-ROMANIA RELATIONS

LATEST REMARKS ON VIETNAM-ROMANIA RELATIONS

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.  

79th Anniversary of the Independence Day of Indonesia

79th Anniversary of the Independence Day of Indonesia

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.

Comentarii și Analize

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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ASEAN DAY FLAG CEREMONY

ASEAN DAY FLAG CEREMONY

75 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA  AND ROMANIA

75 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND ROMANIA

AMBASSADOR HAN CHUNLIN DELIVERED LECTURE FOR REI STUDENTS

AMBASSADOR HAN CHUNLIN DELIVERED LECTURE FOR REI STUDENTS

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.

EXCHANGE OF VIEWS ON ASEAN TODAY AND ROMANIA-ASEAN

EXCHANGE OF VIEWS ON ASEAN TODAY AND ROMANIA-ASEAN

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