ASEAN
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The Strategic Relations of ASEAN and the EU: Trade, Green Economy, Geopolitics
Guest Article by Jit Soon Aw Once colonial, now collaborative: the EU and ASEAN are evolving history’s imbalance into a mutually lucrative partnership. The Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) are undoubtedly two of the most successful regional blocs with the shared aim of enhancing…
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New Kid on the Bloc: Timor-Leste and the Future of ASEAN
ASEAN is at a pivotal geopolitical crossroads – global powers such as the US and China jostle for influence in Southeast Asia, with the organization often finding itself on the short end of the stick. Timor-Leste stands at the heart of it all, where the nation is on the brink…
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Singapore’s Crypto Clampdown: Can Regulation Build the Next Fintech Hub?
As global regulators scramble to restore trust in digital finance, Singapore is charting a path that few others dare to follow. While much of the crypto world eyes a rebound driven by new capital, token launches, and looser rules, Singapore is moving in the opposite direction—tightening consumer protections, raising compliance…
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Malaysia’s Foreign Policy, ASEAN, BRICS: A Conversation with Karisma Putera and Seow E Kin Zane Ryan
Jonathan Chin, SSI Editor-in-Chief, and Daniel Chun, SSI Politics Lead, speaks to Karisma and Zane, analysts at Malaysian think tank Bait Al-Amanah. We explore Malaysia’s foreign policy, ASEAN Malaysia 2025, BRICS, Myanmar, the South China Sea and other topics in geopolitics shaping Southeast Asia, ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit…
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ACFTA at a Crossroads: Balancing Growth and Dependency in ASEAN-China Trade Relations
The strategic partnership between the United States and ASEAN has never fully recovered from the shock of the Trump administration’s 2016 turn away from multilateralism, erratic diplomacy, and rising protectionism. Years of unpredictable US policy have eroded trust, leaving ASEAN leaders doubtful about Washington’s long-term reliability. Into this vacuum steps…
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