
Anchored by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Southeast Asia is one of the most dynamic and diverse regions in Asia. It includes Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Over the past 50 years, Southeast Asian nations have managed to overcome instability and conflict to build a successful multilateral forum that promotes regional cooperation and consensus-building among a highly distinct and internally diverse group of countries.
ASPI’s work on Southeast Asia focuses on policy dialogues and solution-oriented projects and recommendations reports, as well as sharing insights about and perspectives from the region through public events and expert commentary. ASPI conducts projects that aim to enhance the security, prosperity, and sustainability of the region, as well as advance Southeast Asia’s relations with the United States and the rest of the Asia-Pacific. For instance, ASPI’s U.S.-Myanmar Track II dialogue helped inform policymakers in both countries at a time that Myanmar’s government was inching toward reform and opening up to the international community.
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articleASPI Vice President Wendy Cutler analyzes the accomplishments made at November's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting in Nikkei Asia.
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reportA new report on priorities for Asia to close its climate finance gap and steer towards net zero emissions by mid-century.
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paperA new ASPI issue paper provides concrete recommendations for fostering collaboration to improve primary health care systems and advance health equity in Southeast Asia.
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article"As a leading investor in the region’s energy sector, China can provide significant support for renewable energy projects", writes Dr Muyi Yang.
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articleMost economies in Southeast Asia are net food importers. Is now the time for Australia to step up its export production?
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articleThe Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, Founding Chair of Center for China Analysis, Asia Society Polity Institute gave remarks at the Conference on the 100th Anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew's Birth.
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article"Today, Australia is navigating a world in which interdependency creates unacceptable risks " writes Richard Maude, Executive Director of Policy, Asia Society Australia.
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Blake Berger and Lucas Myers co-author an op-ed for the Diplomat about the Quad and its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief agenda.
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articleAnalytical brief on Vietnam's climate change targets post-COP27
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articleResearch Associate, Dominique Fraser, evaluates the success of European officials' 2 main goals at the Shangri-La Dialogue.