Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)

ASEAN and PIF face increasingly knotty problems of maintaining cohesion, driven by a trilemma between openness, autonomy and effectiveness.

The 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting in Manila underscores a shift in Southeast Asia’s approach to energy security.

An annual high-level QUAD-ASEAN Forum could provide a structured platform for ensuring sustained cooperation and policy coordination.

Publisher: Pentagon Press In a world where perception dictates power, the book Strategic Communication, Manufacturing of Narratives and India–ASEAN Relations uncovers the hidden architecture of influence shaping Southeast Asia. This...

The Philippines would be required to maintain a precise yet forceful strategic approach to fulfil its 2026 Chairmanship goals.

The ADMM-Plus plays a critical role in building regional solidarity through practical cooperation.

The ‘State of Southeast Asia’ 2025 survey indicates that the escalating US–China rivalry provides an opportunity for other major powers to positively shape the region’s geopolitical landscape.

Malaysia as Chair of ASEAN in 2025 seeks to promote digital transformation and further strengthen ASEAN’s trade and investment links.

The increasing ASEAN–China economic interdependence ensures both sides have a stake in maintaining stability, despite the trust deficit.

This paper throws light on challenges like lack of infrastructure, crisis of insurgency, the disjuncture between the elites and the social base in the North East regarding the “Look East”...