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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.

Featured Initiatives

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    Southeast Asia and COVID-19

    Asia Society Policy Institute and Asia Society Australia examine the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for Southeast Asia’s future.
  • The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG-65), the guided-missile destroyers USS Sampson (DDG-102) and USS Pinckney (DDG-91), and the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG-46) operate in formation in the South China Sea. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
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    The South China Sea: Realities and Responses in Southeast Asia

    A compilation of essays that analyze the current state of the South China Sea dispute from five Southeast Asia-based contributors.
  • WBRI
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    Weaponizing the Belt and Road Initiative

    Report on BRI projects' strategic and military implications for China, the region, and the United States.
  • Belt and Road Initiative Martix Data Visualization
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    Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative

    Recommendations to ensure beneficial and sustainable BRI outcomes.
  • ASEAN-US 40th Anniversary commemorative Summit
    report

    The U.S.-ASEAN Partnership in the Indo-Pacific

    ASPI paper on future opportunities for U.S.-ASEAN cooperation.
  • East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur on November 22, 2015

    Securing Peace in Asia

    An ASPI initiative to strengthen regional security institutions in Asia.

Reports

Global Trading
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The Evolution of the Global Trading System

Shay Wester's latest report details how the rise of Asia and next generation challenges will shape the future economy.
Aerial view of Shanghai Yangshan deepwater port
paper

The EU’s Proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Its Implications for Asia

This paper discusses the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) proposal brought forward by the European Commission and assesses its specific implications for companies and governments in Asia.
Wind Turbines, Ninh Thuan, Vietnam
paper

Building a Powerful and Coherent Vision for Net Zero in Asia

Achieving the Asia-Pacific’s decarbonization targets would enhance regional economic growth, increase employment, and improve energy security
Wang Yi in Malasia
report

Chinese Diplomacy in Southeast Asia during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Assessing China's practice of diplomacy in the region throughout 2020 and 2021.
Raising Standards
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Raising Standards: Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Data for Inclusive Development in Southeast Asia

This publication is a compilation of two subject-matter reports on data and artificial intelligence (AI), respectively. Each report canvasses the landscape in five Southeast Asian countries.
Trade Coercion
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Responding to Trade Coercion: A Growing Threat to the Global Trading System

The Asia Society Policy Institute and the Perth USAsia Centre published a joint report on trade coercion offering ten policy options for governments to consider.
ASPI Notes
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ASPI Notes for the Biden Administration

Creative and practical ideas for how the United States might re-engage in the Asia Pacific in the critical first six months of the new administration.
Southeast Asia and COVID-19
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Southeast Asia and COVID-19

Asia Society Policy Institute and Asia Society Australia examine the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for Southeast Asia’s future.
TPP Roadmap
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Reengaging the Asia-Pacific on Trade: A TPP Roadmap for the Next U.S. Administration

Wendy Cutler lays out a roadmap for the next U.S. administration to reengage with the TPP.

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    Myanmar

    ASPI's projects and analysis on Myanmar.

Commentary

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    The Evolution of the Global Trading System

    Shay Wester's latest report details how the rise of Asia and next generation challenges will shape the future economy.
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    Southeast Asia Expert Roundtable: What Next for ASEAN Connectivity and Regional Integration?

    Southeast Asia experts weigh in on the current state and future trajectory of regional integration and connectivity in ASEAN, and what actors can do to support the development of an ASEAN Community.
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    U.S.-China Relations Remain Fraught, but Xi and Biden Are at Least Willing to Work on Them

    Rorry Daniels writes in South China Morning Post about the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.
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    The Climate Fight Is Asia’s Leadership Opportunity

    Kevin Rudd and Ban Ki-moon write in Project Syndicate about the role Asia could play in the fight against climate change.
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    ASEAN Struggles on in an Uncertain Age

    Richard Maude writes about the challenges ASEAN is facing in The Diplomat.
  • paper

    The EU’s Proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Its Implications for Asia

    This paper discusses the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) proposal brought forward by the European Commission and assesses its specific implications for companies and governments in Asia.
  • article

    Why China Won’t Play Power Politics With the U.S. at COP 27

    ASPI's Schwarzman Fellow Taylah Bland writes about what to expect from China at COP 27 in The Diplomat.
  • article

    2022 ASEAN’s Emerging Female Trade Leaders Program

    ASPI hosted the 2022 ASEAN's Emerging Female Leaders Program from September 26th - October 5th, 2022.
  • paper

    Building a Powerful and Coherent Vision for Net Zero in Asia

    Achieving the Asia-Pacific’s decarbonization targets would enhance regional economic growth, increase employment, and improve energy security
  • article

    Asian Nations Should Work Together to Accelerate Decarbonization

    Kevin Rudd and Ban Ki-moon write on the urgent need for accelerated climate action and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.

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