Myanmar’s New President: Does he Have What it Takes?
INTRODUCTION: When the former chief of the Myanmar junta, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, was selected as the country’s new president on April 3, a pro-military website in the capital Naypyitaw described it as a “return to civilian-led democracy.
Caught Between Two Hegemons, Southeast Asia Hedges
INTRODUCTION: In a recent, unapologetically transactional assessment by the United States of its global commitments, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) faces perhaps the most critical test since the 1970s of its relevance
China’s Retaliation Against Japan and the Implications for Southeast Asia
INTRODUCTION: Lye Liang Fook argues that Beijing’s retaliatory measures against Japan could increase pressure on ASEAN countries, making it important for ASEAN to continue emphasising restraint and peaceful dialogue.
Charting the Course of Vietnam-U.S. Defence Cooperation (1995-2025)
INTRODUCTION: Vietnam-U.S. defence cooperation is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable transformations in modern foreign relations
Iran War Holds Trade Implications for Southeast Asia
INTRODUCTION: The economic fallout of the war, coupled with Trump’s self-preservation instincts, could induce a partial climbdown on tariffs
The Neglected Security Aspect of Outer Space Capacity Building in Southeast Asia
INTRODUCTION: Seven out of eleven members of ASEAN possess at least one active satellite as of March 2026, demonstrating growing interest in outer space capabilities.
Protecting Critical Undersea Infrastructure: Accelerating the Momentum in ASEAN
INTRODUCTION: P26039 Authors: Jane Chan Git Yin/Lim Chye Khiang, Nicholas Published: 11 March 2026 The importance of submarine communication cables, energy cables and oil and gas pipelines is well known. These are now commonly referred to as critical undersea infrastructure (
Strengthening ASEAN-India Ties: Increasing Climate Cooperation in the Maritime Domain
INTRODUCTION: In 2027, ASEAN and India will mark 35 years of formal relations.
Is Russia Winning the US-Iran War?
INTRODUCTION: The current crisis promises tens of billions of dollars to Russia in additional revenue. Here's how.
China-US-Japan: China’s changing calculus in East Asia
INTRODUCTION: On 24 February, China expanded its export controls to include 40 Japanese companies and institutions.