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Why 2025 Is a Make or Break Year for ASEAN Unity

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?

World Leaders Vigorously Compete for ASEAN Partnerships

World Leaders Vigorously Compete for ASEAN Partnerships

By Duncan Bartlett
India, Japan, South Korea, and China were all represented at a summit of ASEAN leaders in Laos. Southeast Asia is seen as crucial to their economies, as well as a strategically vital region for security. 
Enze Han on China’s Multifarious Presence in Southeast Asia

Enze Han on China’s Multifarious Presence in Southeast Asia

By Sebastian Strangio
"There is a tendency to attribute everything associated with China to the Chinese state and the CCP, as if they dictate every aspect."

Chinese Premier Seeks to Calm South China Sea Concerns

Chinese Premier Seeks to Calm South China Sea Concerns

By Sebastian Strangio
During a meeting with ASEAN counterparts, Li Qiang implied that China and rival claimants could address outstanding disputes without the involvement of outside powers.

China Makes One Final Diplomatic Push Ahead of ASEAN Leaders’ Summit

China Makes One Final Diplomatic Push Ahead of ASEAN Leaders’ Summit

By Luke Hunt
China’s regional diplomacy has struggled this year. Beijing can only hope for a better 2024, when Laos takes the helm.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

China Says Its Foreign Minister Is Ill. A Senior Diplomat Will Take His Place at ASEAN Summit

China Says Its Foreign Minister Is Ill. A Senior Diplomat Will Take His Place at ASEAN Summit

By Associated Press
It’s unclear what exactly is wrong with Qin Gang, who has missed several crucial diplomatic events in the past month.

Will China’s Global Security Initiative Impact ASEAN?

Will China’s Global Security Initiative Impact ASEAN?

By Alvin Camba
The GSI seems to be China’s new blueprint for security cooperation, but its impact in Southeast Asia will be marginal at best.
Will China-ASEAN Relations Take a Turn for the Better Post-Pandemic?

Will China-ASEAN Relations Take a Turn for the Better Post-Pandemic?

By Nian Peng
As China reopens its borders, it can finally resume normal exchanges with Southeast Asian countries. But there are several potential pitfalls to watch out for.

Southeast Asia and China’s Global Security Initiative: Between Rhetoric and Reality

Southeast Asia and China’s Global Security Initiative: Between Rhetoric and Reality

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While China has begun integrating the GSI into its approach to Southeast Asia, it remains unclear how Beijing’s promises will translate into actions.

China Stresses Ties With Southeast Asia in Cambodia Meeting

China Stresses Ties With Southeast Asia in Cambodia Meeting

By David Rising
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's comments came against a backdrop of high regional tensions, following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

What China Gets Wrong About Southeast Asia

What China Gets Wrong About Southeast Asia

By Arrizal Jaknanihan
Despite its economic centrality to the region, Beijing continues to elicit significant levels of mistrust.
What Does ASEAN Centrality Mean to China? 

What Does ASEAN Centrality Mean to China? 

By Zhuoran Li
Beijing pays frequent lip service to the idea, but it also poses significant challenges to China’s Southeast Asian ambitions. 

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