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…
Introduction On January 1st, 2025, Malaysia took up the Chairmanship of ASEAN from Laos under the theme of “Inclusivity and Sustainability.” The country aims to host over 300 ASEAN-related meetings, programs, and summits, with a complete agenda to be announced in January or February this year. In the first of a short series analyzing Southeast…