What Southeast Asia Should Expect from Trump in 2026
INTRODUCERE: Trump chalked up some notable wins in Southeast Asia in 2025. But doubts remain over his approach to the region, given his reciprocal tariffs and trademark unpredictability.
Upcoming Event - Regional Outlook Forum 2026
INTRODUCERE: The 29th edition of ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’s annual flagship event, the Regional Outlook Forum (ROF), will take place on Thursday, 8 January 2026.
Reading ASEAN’s Sentiments in a Year of Crosswinds
INTRODUCERE: Joanne Lin and Jasmine Yeo show how insights from two major regional surveys in 2025 capture the forces shaping ASEAN’s confidence in a year of shifting global winds.
Building Regional Resilience and Stability in a Changing Global Order
INTRODUCERE: Southeast Asia sits at a crossroads of opportunity and risk.
A Narrower US Compass: Japan and the Indo-Pacific in the 2025 NSS
INTRODUCERE: Why Washington’s narrower commitments demand greater clarity and capability from Indo-Pacific allies.
Trump’s NSS Signals Strategic Openings for China
INTRODUCERE: Trump’s latest National Security Strategy signals US retrenchment and transactionalism—reading in Beijing
The World in 2025: An Epilogue
INTRODUCERE: In 2025, the international system reached a critical inflection point
Rebalancing Indonesia’s Trade Policy: After Prabowo’s First Year
INTRODUCERE: Indonesia has its work cut out for it given tough headwinds in global trade
Building BRICS? Anwar’s Worldview and Malaysia’s Foreign Policy
INTRODUCERE: Malaysia’s decision to join BRICS demonstrates its long-standing adherence to strategic equidistance.
RedNote’s Success and Beijing’s Soft Power in Southeast Asia
INTRODUCERE: Chinese apps are gaining popularity among users in Southeast Asia