• Southeast Asia Global Relations Outlook Part 5: Longstanding and Rising Alternative Partners

    Southeast Asia Global Relations Outlook Part 5: Longstanding and Rising Alternative Partners

    In this final installment of our series analyzing Southeast Asia’s Global Relations Outlook for 2025, we discuss the relationship of ASEAN countries with its longstanding regional partners as well as emerging alternative groupings that aim to challenge the traditional Western rule-based order amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. Japan Uncertain Foreign Policy  Japanese foreign policy vis-à-vis ASEAN…

  • Southeast Asia Global Relations Outlook Part 4: China, the US, and EU

    Southeast Asia Global Relations Outlook Part 4: China, the US, and EU

    In this fourth installment of our short series analyzing Southeast Asia’s Global Relations Outlook for 2025, we discuss the relationship of ASEAN countries with global superpowers and longstanding partners amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and risks at the regional and global levels. China China to Continue Prioritizing ASEAN ASEAN is expected to remain a diplomatic priority…

  • Southeast Asia Global Relations Outlook Part 3: CLMB Countries and East Timor

    Southeast Asia Global Relations Outlook Part 3: CLMB Countries and East Timor

    In this third part of our short series analyzing Southeast Asia’s Global Relationship Outlook for 2025, we discuss the key economic and political trends in the CLMB countries: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Brunei Darussalam. For the CLMB countries, economic growth and stability remains a priority as each country navigates tensions domestically and with its neighbors.…

  • Southeast Asia Global Relations Outlook Part 2: The ASEAN-6

    Southeast Asia Global Relations Outlook Part 2: The ASEAN-6

    In this second part of our short series analyzing Southeast Asia’s Global Relations Outlook for 2025, we provide an in-depth look into the political and economic trajectories and key issues facing the ASEAN-6 countries this year: Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Navigating geopolitical tensions and trade challenges while maintaining domestic political stability…

  • Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition: Policy and Deployment

    Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition: Policy and Deployment

    Drawing policy recommendations from an analysis of renewables deployment in the region in the 21st century. Click here for PDF version. Introduction The race for renewables continues. Growing energy demand, climate risks, and potential economic opportunities are driving countries to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and diversify their energy mix through investing in renewable energy…