10 years after the Philippines’ legal victory in the South China Sea, China still refuses to comply. The Philippines’ best path forward lies with a vote in the UN General Assembly, writes @SoutheastAsiaDC’s @GregPoling in his latest commentary. Read here: cs.is/3PxpBjc
Thanks to @CSIS and @GregPoling for hosting me today to talk about our book, New Answers to Old Questions: Myanmar Before and After the 2021 Coup d'État, written with @ShonaLoong. Great to see a good turnout in Washington, DC for a discussion on how best to help Myanmar.
The reason we call [the book] a bit of a revisionist guide to Myanmar politics is because we argue...that the NLD was not the vehicle many in this city thought it was in advancing values of liberalism and cosmopolitanism. - @ConnellyAL
Looking forward to speaking with @GregPoling tomorrow at @CSIS on the conflict in Myanmar. If you are in DC, feel free to register to join us at the link: csis.org/events/new-answers-….
AMTI's @GregPoling and Harrison Prétat explain the latest series of legal developments in the South China Sea and how they affect tensions in disputed waters: cs.is/3AVKQY7
"The uncomfortable truth is that no U.S. president, regardless of commitment, will attend every U.S.-ASEAN or East Asia Summit during their time in office," writes @SoutheastAsiaDC expert @GregPoling.
Read more on Biden missing another East Asia summit: csis.org/analysis/biden-miss…
"Whether Harris or Trump occupies the White House, the Philippines will expect the United States to reiterate its commitment to defend Filipino lives and rights in the South China Sea," writes @GregPoling.
Read more from @SoutheastAsiaDC: csis.org/analysis/early-succ…
Absolutely thrilled that @AbeDenmark is joining @CSIS as Senior Associate. Abe has a wealth of expertise, knowledge & experience — looking forward to working with and learning from him!
csis.org/news/abraham-m-denm…@CSIS_Asia
The latest version of @a_natalegawa and my (now) annual report on perceptions of US and Chinese influence in SEA finds that the US still leads in overall support/trust, but that edge is shrinking. csis.org/analysis/us-and-chi…
Move Forward, the largest party in #Thailand's parliament, has just been disbanded by court order. The ruling was sadly not unexpected: for years, the establishment has closed ranks to quash any party that it deems a threat. It is the 9th party to be dissolved since 2007.
#BREAKING: Thailand’s Constitutional Court has disbanded the opposition @MFPThailand for violating political laws because of its campaign pledge to reform the lèse majesté. #ยุบก้าวไกล
America needs an innovative Indo-Pacific strategy focused on security, economic opportunity, and alliances. Vital to this effort is supporting the Philippines against Beijing's aggression. My thanks to @CSIS for the chance to discuss this at the 14th South China Sea Conference.
This is a very good piece on #Vietnam’s Blazing Furnace anti-corruption campaign from a young @SoutheastAsiaDC scholar. Included are constructive thoughts for US investors. I hope to see more work from her. csis.org/blogs/new-perspecti…