Programs & Projects
The Southeast Asia Program
The Southeast Asia Program aims to explain the latest developments in this vital region, inform and influence policymakers, and help build connections across countries and sectors. At a time of intensifying great-power competition in the region, it is more important than ever to understand the diverse nations of Southeast Asia in their own right and how they interact with each other and outside states. We organise regular events, roundtables and online engagements with leading policymakers and experts focusing on Southeast Asia. We also contribute to the Lowy Institute’s core research publications.
Experts
Latest publications
News and media
Director, Southeast Asia Program
Director of Research
Lowy Institute Lead Economist; Director, Indo-Pacific Development Centre
Senior Fellow, Southeast Asia Program
Research Fellow, Southeast Asia Program
Nonresident Fellow
Commentary
Is China Replacing the US as Thailand's Main Security Partner?
Originally posted in The Diplomat
Commentary
Myanmar's military stares at defeat as rebel forces go on the offensive
Originally posted on Channel News Asia
Commentary
China's grip on Southeast Asia tightens as U.S. influence wanes
Originally published in Nikkei Asia
Podcasts
Conversations: Vietnam’s foreign policy outlook
In this episode of Conversations, Susannah Patton, Director of the Lowy Institute’s Southeast Asia Program, talks with Dr Nguyen Hung Son, Vice President of the Diplomatic…
Podcasts
Malaysian politics after the election - what to expect from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim?
In this episode of Conversations, Susannah Patton talks to Amrita Malhi about the political outlook for Malaysia following the November general election.
Podcasts
Conversations: The South China Sea - Has the United States lost to China?
Susannah Patton talks to Greg Poling, Director of the Southeast Asia Program and Director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Center for Strategic and…
Pagination
Channel NewsAsia
6 March 2024
South China Morning Post
5 February 2024
The New Voice of Ukraine
‘We don’t need your flying trash’: Misunderstanding scuttles transfer of 41 Australian Hornets to UA
2 February 2024
South China Morning Post
15 January 2024
Tempo
22 November 2023
Radio Free Asia
21 November 2023
ABC News
14 November 2023
2GB
14 November 2023
South China Morning Post
South China Sea row to top agenda of Asean defence ministers’ meeting amid China-Philippines clashes
14 November 2023
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
8 November 2023
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