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SEAI Exclusive: In the Long Shadow of Great Power Politics: The Imperative of Southeast Asian States’ Regional Unity
As the region enters a new era of uncertainty and flux in its external environment, the resolve of Southeast Asian states to set aside differences is being tested yet again.
Associate Professor Pichamon YEOPHANTONG, Deakin University
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SEAI Exclusive: How to Prevent Southeast Asia from Development in Reverse
Dr Pichamon Yeophantong discusses three key observations on Southeast Asian countries' developmental imperatives.
Dr Balakhrisnan (Singaporean Foreign Minister) and Prof Evelyn Goh
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Two Essays from the 2023 ANU Regional Geopolitical Update Occupied an Entire Page in the Straits Times
Two 2023 ANU Regional Geopolitical Update essays by Prof Evelyn Goh and Dr Rizal Sukma were published in the Straits Times, unpacking the crossroads, lifeline, and guardrails theme.
HE Dr Chanborey CHEUNBORAN, Ambassador of Cambodia to Australia
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SEAI Exclusive: His Excellency Dr. CHEUNBORAN Chanborey's Remarks at the 2023 Southeast Asia Regional Geopolitical Update
H.E. Dr. CHEUNBORAN Chanborey, Ambassador of Cambodia to Australia and New Zealand, offers a commentary on the Cambodian perspective on regional politics exclusively to the ANU SEAI website.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is calling for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to have greater say when it comes to who they choose to partner with. Photo: DFAT

Australia’s search for ‘strategic equilibrium’ lies in Southeast Asia
In an increasingly tense region, Southeast Asian countries can be important partners in Australia’s future security. Article by Professor Evelyn Goh.
  • Analysis & opinion
  • ASEAN
  • National security
  • Security
  • International relations
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s Keynote Remarks
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s Keynote Remarks at Australian National University’s Southeast Asia Regional Geopolitical Update in Canberra, 1 May 2023. Photo Courtesy: Emir Syailendra

Singapore Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan Opened the 2023 Geopolitical Update
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan opened the 2023 Geopolitical Update with his insightful keynote. Dr Balakrishnan has been the Minister for Foreign Affairs in Singapore since October 2015. 
Roundtable on Southeast Asian States' Threat Perception
SEAI Roundtable

ANU Researchers Engaged Practitioners via a Roundtable
Organized by Emir Syailendra and Rahman Yacoob, ANU SEAI Seminar Series pulled together scholars and practitioners to discuss threat perception in this changing region.
  • ASEAN
  • Politics
  • National security
  • Security
SEAI Director's Welcome

Director's Welcome
To generate greater strategic focus for 2023-24, the Southeast Asia Institute will prioritize initiatives & activities that develop explicitly regional approaches, and emphasize the theme of security.