US-China AI Competition: Southeast Asia Will Need to Strike a Balance
INTRODUCTION: As China and the US intensify competition in the AI domain, Southeast Asia countries will find themselves in the same old dilemma of “not choosing sides”.
From Principles to Protocols: Embedding Partnerships into Content Moderation Technologies Against Mis/Disinformation
INTRODUCTION: Despite growing calls for collaboration, the technological core of content moderation remains largely a black box.
Hybrid seminar regarding Issues of interest in Southeast Asia
INTRODUCTION: Understanding Trump’s China Strategy
Will Southeast Asian Exporters ‘Eat’ the Trump Tariffs?
INTRODUCTION: Facing Trump’s latest round of tariffs, Southeast Asian exports face a dilemma. But the incentive to “eat” or absorb the tariffs might diminish over time.
In Search of Effective and Peaceful ASEAN Dispute Settlement Mechanisms
INTRODUCTION: Him Raksmey argues that the effectiveness of ASEAN’s dispute settlement mechanisms depends on the comfort level of each member state vis-à-vis one another and ASEAN as a regional institution.
Modi's China Visit: Prevailing Chinese Discourse
INTRODUCTION: Chinese discourse frames Modi’s China visit as a strategic move to expand India’s influence and assert its autonomy amid shifting global dynamics
Modi Meets Xi: A New Outreach with Clear Red Lines
INTRODUCTION: Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping met in Tianjin to discuss border issues and cross-border terrorism.
China’s Overtures to Southeast Asia: Xi Takes the Lead
INTRODUCTION: Chinese leader Xi Jinping has taken a personal interest in driving high-level visits to Southeast Asia.
As the US and China compete, Asean could play arbiter
INTRODUCTION: The new cold war could promote Asean’s autonomy by creating space for choice, but only so long as the bloc exhibits strategic coherence
Outlook for Agriculture and ASEAN’s Role in Southeast Asia’s Food Security
INTRODUCTION: Agriculture has been the backbone of Southeast Asia’s economic growth and is crucial for food security, livelihoods and environmental sustainability.