Fan Gaoyue Guest Professor at Sichuan University, Former Chief Specialist at PLA Academy of Military Science
Oct 25 , 2018
Countries should take steps to avoid unfortunate incidents in the South China Sea.
Lucio Blanco Pitlo III Research Fellow, Asia-Pacific Pathways to Progress
Sep 13 , 2018
Duterte’s Asian tilt is not so much a reaction against the West as it is a recognition of economic and security dynamics.
Richard Javad Heydarian Philippine-based academic
Sep 06 , 2018
Mohammad Mahathir’s campaign rhetoric may have been initially regarded as election fodder, but his government’s strong stance on BRI projects illustrates the Malaysian prime minister may be leading his country down a new path.
Børge Brende President of the World Economic Forum
Justin Wood Head of Asia Pacific at the World Economic Forum
Sep 05 , 2018
To survive, ASEAN members must make important decisions about the role of their community in regional affairs.
Richard Javad Heydarian Philippine-based academic
Aug 13 , 2018
Over the past few weeks, both the United States and China have been engaged in a high-velocity diplomatic campaign to effectively box each other out of Southeast Asia.
Philip Cunningham Independent Scholar
Jun 13 , 2018
China’s diplomatic forays into Southeast Asia are periodic and predictable. Yet Premier Li Keqiang may have his work cut out for him in upcoming forays to the region. Shifts in diplomatic outlook on the part of both the U.S. and China are changing the rules as tensions arise and polarize the region.
Richard Javad Heydarian Philippine-based academic
Jun 05 , 2018
Mahathir’s election victory in Malaysia is likely to signal a shift in the country’s foreign policy vis-à-vis China. Investment deals with China are likely to face greater scrutiny and Malaysia may become more assertive in South China Sea disputes.
Richard Javad Heydarian Philippine-based academic
May 09 , 2018
The 32nd ASEAN Summit, held in Singapore on April 27 and 28, saw the ASEAN adopting tough language against America’s trade protectionism, while pursuing further its blossoming relations with China.
Shazeda Ahmed Ph.D. student, University of California
Mar 28 , 2018
Chinese tech firms are increasingly committing to market expansion across Southeast Asia. The development of the Digital Silk Road, especially in the ASEAN region, may provide clues about an emerging Chinese model of economic and political influence over information technology markets.
Feb 07 , 2018
ASEAN hopes to speed up talks on CoC on South China Sea, but an agreement is unlikely within a year.