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Southeast Asia’s Quiet Revolt Against the Dollar: Should the US Be Worried?
By Karishma Shah
The shift away from the U.S. currency is still in its early days, but the era of unquestioned dollar supremacy may be gradually drawing to a close.
ASEAN Expresses ‘Concern’ Over US Tariffs, But Seeks Dialogue
By Sebastian Strangio
Could the growing economic turmoil encourage greater unity within the 10-nation regional bloc?
ASEAN’s Position in Plastic Treaty Negotiations: Paper Tiger, Plastic Dragon?
By Yuyun Ismawati and Wong Pui Yi
ASEAN has become an attractive destination for petrochemical expansion and plastic waste exports, given its proximity to China and regional appetite for foreign investment. This will come at high risks to the region.
Russia’s Complicated Strategic Frontiers in Southeast Asia
By Lucas Myers and Dan White
Southeast Asia is an especially appealing strategic frontier in Moscow’s dream of a multipolar world. But the reality of Russian engagement in the region is complicated.
Betting on the Demise of Free Trade? Make Way for the New Players at the Table
By Akanksha Sinha
While the future of multilateralism in trade remains uncertain, developing Asia is proving that the global trade order is still evolving.
ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy
By Shayna Bauchner
An overhaul in ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar is clearly needed, but tilting toward the junta is the exact wrong direction.
Young Southeast Asians Are Slowly Nudging ASEAN Toward Change
By Bryanna Entwistle
Amid skepticism about the bloc’s ability to protect environmental and human rights, a new generation of activists remains hopeful.
How ASEAN’s Cybersecurity Push Could Protect People and Economies
By Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman
As cybersecurity threats rise across Southeast Asia, new ASEAN initiatives target scam prevention, infrastructure security, and economic and social stability.
Keith Richburg Discusses Trump 2.0, China, and ASEAN
By Luke Hunt
The veteran Asia correspondent is expecting another “carnival of chaos” after Trump returns to the White House.
Trump’s Victory Will Test What’s Left of ASEAN’s Resolve
By Luke Hunt
Calls for an ASEAN reboot as the “Goldilocks” era comes to an end.
Why 2025 Is a Make or Break Year for ASEAN Unity
By Mohd Harith Ramzi
As it prepares to helm the bloc, can Malaysia reignite the flame of Southeast Asian regionalism?
Towards a More Resilient and United ASEAN
By Peter Brian M. Wang
Despite widespread skepticism about its upcoming chairmanship, Malaysia has a plan to remedy some of the bloc's root problems.
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