The Geopolitics of Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal
The China-funded Funan Techo Canal project represents a critical juncture in Cambodia's development and geopolitical strategy, but the project is not without its drawbacks.
Minilateralism Can Optimize the Philippines’ Middle Power Rise
Manila must seize the moment as a middle power, and minilateralism can help it do so while maintaining a central role for ASEAN.
The End of Bebas Aktif? Indonesia’s Foreign Policy at a Crossroads
Indonesia’s long-standing neutrality hangs in the balance as the country closes in on key elections next year.
What Biden Forgets in Skipping the ASEAN Summit
The Biden administration’s decision to skip the latest ASEAN Summit is an obvious ‘lose-lose’ proposition: it harms the credibility of the bloc, and it makes the oft-stated US commitment to Asia-Pacific appear far less credible.
Cambodia Leadership Transition: Like Father, Like Son
After 38 years in power, Hun Sen is preparing to step down. But son and heir apparent Hun Manet faces no shortage of challenges when he takes over the reins.
Malaysia’s GE15: A Nation at a Crossroads
Assessing the political and economic ramifications of Malaysia’s upcoming election.
Hun Sen Has Botched Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship
The Cambodian leader has botched all attempts at deescalating the Myanmar crisis and only increased the legitimacy of the ruling junta.
The Time is Ripe for a Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
A Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement (FTA) would represent the capstone in Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
Environmental Volunteerism on the Rise in Vietnam
Environmental volunteerism is taking center stage in Vietnam in the lead-up to World Environment Day.
Marginalized or Pivotal Middle Power? Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategic Choice
In crafting an Indo-Pacific Strategy, Canada has the opportunity to differentiate itself from its powerful southern neighbor and assert its role as a middle power.