Beyond Non‑Recognition: Myanmar’s Elections Leave ASEAN In a Bind
INTRODUCTION: What are ASEAN’s options for responding to the election outcome in Myanmar?
Trump’s Hemispheric Ambitions: Implications for Southeast Asia
INTRODUCTION: The year 2026 began under extraordinary circumstances, as the US military struck targets in Venezuela and captured its president, Nicolás Maduro.
The US, Indo-Pacific And Indian Naval Power
INTRODUCTION: The Quad’s conspicuous absence from America’s National Defense Strategy reflects Washington’s insistence that allies shoulder more of the defence burden.
Beyond Strategic Autonomy: Why Indonesia Is Moving Closer to Russia
INTRODUCTION: Russia’s expanding presence in Indonesia has become a visible feature of Jakarta’s external engagement in recent years.
China’s Vision of South Asian Order
INTRODUCTION: The year 2025 marked a distinct shift in China’s engagement with its periphery.
Myanmar’s Managed Elections and Implications for India’s Strategic Calculus
INTRODUCTION: As Myanmar’s military regime marks five years since its February 2021 coup that overthrew the democratically elected government, the country remains mired in political instability and conflict.
Japan’s Growing Hard-power Profile: Implications for Southeast Asia
INTRODUCTION: Since the end of World War II, Japan’s influence in Southeast Asia has been shaped primarily by its economic weight, diplomatic engagement, development assistance, and cultural appeal.
India and the EU: Accessing the Untapped Economic Potential
INTRODUCTION: Amidst pressures on the global trading system, the EU FTA will provide stability and certainty for businesses
Japan’s OSA: A Quiet Bet on Security Partnerships
INTRODUCTION: Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) framework is quickly becoming a key pillar of Tokyo’s evolving security diplomacy.
Myanmar’s Sad Election Spectacle
INTRODUCTION: The election the Myanmar junta had pledged to hold was finally held, unfolding in three phases – on Dec. 28, 2025, Jan. 11 and Jan. 25, 2026.