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Prashanth Parameswaran

Prashanth Parameswaran

Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran is a Senior Columnist at The Diplomat, a Fellow at the Wilson Center’s Asia Program, and the Founder of the weekly ASEAN Wonk newsletter.

Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran is a Senior Columnist at The Diplomat, a Fellow at the Wilson Center’s Asia Program, and the Founder of the weekly ASEAN Wonk newsletter, a research hub focused on advancing a global and comprehensive approach to analyzing Southeast Asia and Indo-Pacific foreign and security policy.

A political scientist by training, Dr. Parameswaran’s research and analysis focuses on Southeast Asian political and security issues, Asian defense affairs, U.S. foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific and global geopolitical and geoeconomic developments. He has held roles linked to think tanks, media, business, and government in the United States and in the Asia-Pacific.

Dr. Parameswaran has conducted grant-based field research across the region, consulted for companies and governments, taught courses affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of State, and authored policy reports, journal articles, and book chapters on Asian affairs. His research and commentary have been published widely in the United States and across the region in leading publications and journals including CNN, The Washington Post, The South China Morning Post, The Straits Times, Asia Policy, and Contemporary Southeast Asia. His first book, Elusive Balances: Shaping U.S.-Southeast Asia Strategy, which was published in 2022, developed an original framework for understanding major power commitments to regions and applied it to the evolution of U.S. commitment to Southeast Asia.

Dr. Parameswaran holds a Ph.D. and an MA focused on international relations, international business, and U.S. foreign policy from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and a BA in foreign affairs and peace and conflict studies from the University of Virginia.

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Posts by Prashanth Parameswaran
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February 21, 2019

ASEAN Subregionalism in Focus with BIMP-EAGA Anniversary

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent development reinforced the ongoing work to advance one of Southeast Asia’s under noticed subregional institutions.
February 19, 2019

US-Brunei Military Ties in Focus With Defense Meeting

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The meeting highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the security side of the relationship.

February 19, 2019

What’s in Singapore’s First New Attack Submarine Launch?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
What the launch of the first new submarine means within the wider context of ongoing military modernization.

February 16, 2019

The New Digital Pillar in Singapore’s Military Thinking

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The introduction of a new digital pillar in the country’s defense approach is just the latest sign of its attention to cyber challenges.

February 12, 2019

Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Asanga Abeyagoonasekera about the future trajectory of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy challenges.
February 12, 2019

Malaysia-Brunei Military Relations in the Headlines With Air Force Chief Visit

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction highlighted some ongoing efforts by both sides to enhance defense ties into 2019 and beyond.

February 12, 2019

Thailand-Russia Security Ties in the Headlines With Foreign Ministers Meeting

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction by the two countries highlighted some of the ongoing and potential defense cooperation between them.
February 10, 2019

Indonesia’s Cyber Challenge in Focus with Looming 2019 Elections

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Military chief’s recent comments highlights some of the issues security forces are likely to face and ways they need to address them.

February 10, 2019

Japan-Brunei Military Relations in Focus with Naval Visit  

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent trip spotlighted some of the ongoing defense activities in the maritime aspect of bilateral ties.

February 10, 2019

Where Is the US-Thailand Alliance Amid the 2019 Cobra Gold Military Exercises?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction will spotlight the state of the alliance and the challenges both sides face in managing it this year and beyond.

February 10, 2019

Reviewing the US-Philippines Alliance: Between Risks and Opportunities

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While calls for reviewing the alliance may be understandable, both sides should carefully weigh the risks and opportunities as they assess options.
February 09, 2019

Russia-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus with Defense Ministers Meeting

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The high-level meeting spotlighted some of the activities both sides are exploring for their future military ties.

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