
The Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute (SEAPPI) and the Faculty of Law, Rangsit University have announced an agreement to collaborate on policy research and dialogue in Thailand and across the Southeast Asia region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by Dean of the Faculty of Law at Rangsit University Professor Vicha Mahakun and SEAPPI Executive…

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…

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…

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.…

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…