Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia

The Southeast Asia program addresses major challenges facing the region today, ranging from the food-water-energy security nexus in the Mekong Basin to political and economic issues of ASEAN integration. Through a combination of our unique analytical perspective and cooperation with regional partners from all sectors, we strive to offer pragmatic steps forward.
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Research and Analysis

April 7, 2016 | EXPERT: Yun Sun

Five days after the inauguration of the National League of Democracy (NLD) government, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Myanmar at the invitation of party head Aung San Suu Kyi.  Knowing that the peace process will be a top priority for the new government, China is assumed to have put for

March 11, 2016 | EXPERT: Yun Sun

As the inauguration date of the new Myanmar government draws close, one of the most urgent questions that the incoming National League for Democracy (NLD) administration will have to answer concerns the fate of the suspended Myitsone dam project in Kachin State.

March 11, 2016 | EXPERT: Yuki Tatsumi

On February 29, Japan and the Philippines signed a defense equipment transfer agreement, making th

February 18, 2016 | EXPERT: Yun Sun

Reports have emerged that China has set up a missile launch base on Woody Island, part of an archipelago disputed with Taiwan and Vietnam. This comes just as the US President was wrapping up an ASEAN summit to strengthen ties after the recent Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.

February 15, 2016 | EXPERT: Richard Cronin

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January 28, 2016 | EXPERT: Brian Eyler

China needs to promote sustainable practices in the Mekong region, rather than simply shifting its carbon footprint downstream. Read the full article here.  
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