ASEAN

Japan Extends SEA Military Presence Via Balikatan Exercise

War preparation by other means?

May 28

ASEAN May be Swapping One Energy Dependence for Another

‘Battery power’ takes on a new meaning

May 14

US-China Crackdown on Dubai Scam Centers

Joint enforcement smooths way for potentially friendly mid-May Xi-Trump meeting in Beijing

May 9

The Passing of International Law Should Worry ASEAN

Killed in action

May 7

Japan’s US$10bn SEA Oil Lifeline Risks Solving Wrong Problem

Energy financing a key lever in regional competition

Apr 23

Iran War Hurts ASEAN, But It Still Needs the US

Washington retains its centrality in the emerging architecture of deterrence to China

Apr 18

Southeast Asia’s Reliance on Imported Fuels Exposes Structural Weaknesses

Middle East supply disruptions are exposing Southeast Asia’s deep reliance on imported refined fuels

Mar 31

Southeast Asia’s Race For Data Farms Stresses Resources

Strains hit both electricity grids and water supplies for cooling

Mar 25 • John Berthelsen

Russia’s Narrow Path in Southeast Asia

Narrow niche built on arms sales, energy exports, pragmatic diplomacy

Mar 17

Is ASEAN Changing its Tune on Myanmar?

Hints of possible review

Feb 26

ASEAN Shared Energy Fight Exposes Regional Problem

Energy ministers reopen long-standing disagreements definition of ‘clean power’

Dec 16, 2025

SEA Flood Crisis And Environmental Reckoning

Extent of exploitation and degradation is difficult to dispute

Dec 4, 2025

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