Balance of Power in Southeast Asia

This week, Mike and Jude are joined by Bilahari Kausikan,
Chairman of the Middle East Institute at the National University of
Singapore, and former Ambassador-at-Large and former Permanent
Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore. They
start off the discussion with a look into Singapore’s history and
how it has shaped its foreign policy outlook. Next, they discuss
the effectiveness of ASEAN in maintaining balance of power in
Southeast Asia. They then discuss China’s foreign policy
trajectory, Southeast Asia’s position amidst heightened U.S.-China
competition, and the performances of other Southeast Asian
partnerships. Finally, they wrap up the discussion with a
conversation on the future of the Sino-Russian relationship.