THE U.S.-CHINA AI AND DIGITALIZATION RACE: GEOPOLITICAL IMPLICATIONS AND STRATEGIC TRAJECTORIES

INTRODUCERE: The growing advancements in the field of Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) between the United States and China

The Sino-US Trade War Presents Hard Choices for Southeast Asia

INTRODUCERE: In the ensuing Sino-US trade war, China, to use Trump’s lingo, has more cards to play than its economic rival.

From Charter to Action: BIMSTEC’s Security Turn

INTRODUCERE: At its sixth Summit, BIMSTEC took a decisive step toward tackling transnational crime by strengthening regional security cooperation

Taking Southeast Asia’s Pulse on Geopolitics

INTRODUCERE: Some Southeast Asians appear to have warmed to Trump.

Singapore is Not Buying into Trump 2.0

INTRODUCERE: This commentary draws on the perspectives of 242 respondents from Singapore who participated in the State of Southeast Asia 2025 Survey.  

DECLINE OF A SUPERPOWER

INTRODUCERE: A superpower such as the United States of America (US) is defined by its overwhelming material powers, particularly its military and economic powers.

A new global order is emerging as Trump rolls the security dice

INTRODUCERE: The US won’t play its post-World War II role. What happens next will depend on others’ responses

Indonesia’s Probable Foreign Policy Shift from the West under a Prabowo Administration

INTRODUCERE: Under Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia is expected to further distance itself from traditional Western alliances — a trend initiated during Jokowi’s administration — by prioritising partnerships within Asia

Trump Through Delhi’s Lens

INTRODUCERE: The broader Indian populace may have missed the nuances of President Donald Trump’s address on March 4 to the U.S.

Southeast Asia Will Be Challenged by Trump 2.0

INTRODUCERE: Sarang Shidore suggests that deeper intra-ASEAN coordination could help the region cope amidst uncertainties surrounding US foreign policy under Trump 2.0.