Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs

In this piece for Kwentuhan, Prof. Robert S. Ross argues that changes in capabilities on both China and the US have led to the altering of the regional balance of power in East Asia, and this shift requires the willingness of both sides to adopt restraint and pursue accommodation in order to maintain stability in the region. Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/gVvypEJN

In this episode of 'Views from Down Underer', we chat about IIPA Non-Resident Principal Research Fellow Nicholas Khoo's presentation at the Southeast Asia Research Initiative seminar on the implications of great power rivalry on Southeast Asia and then examine whether there is validity in the concern that the United States is losing its position of influence in Southeast Asia to China as other global issues drags America's attention to the region. Link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gBw-cqeF

The Institute was extremely proud to be able to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Asia New Zealand Foundation in Wellington today with the Asia Summit. The various panels were insightful, and a much needed conversation on how Aotearoa New Zealand can look forward to engaging with Asia more in the next 30 years. Principal Research Fellow & Founder Alexander C. Tan also chaired a panel on the emerging new world order in Asia. Looking forward to the continued collaboration with the Foundation and always grateful for their support thus far.

The Institute was extremely proud to be able to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Asia New Zealand Foundation in Wellington today with the Asia Summit. The various panels were insightful, and a much needed conversation on how Aotearoa New Zealand can look forward to engaging with Asia more in the next 30 years. Principal Research Fellow & Founder Alexander C. Tan also chaired a panel on the emerging new world order in Asia. Looking forward to the continued collaboration with the Foundation and always grateful for their support thus far.

The latest episode of 'Views from Down Underer' is out! Here we examine the implications of the conflict in the Middle East to our region and discuss a recent calls for a change of approach to US Mideast strategy. We also look at the Khalistan independence movement in New Zealand as well as the sad news of the sinking of the RNZN survey ship in Samoa. Link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gwSPiswy

In this piece for Kwentuhan, Raian Hossain examines how the new political reality in Bangladesh has shaped Beijing-Dhaka relations. Despite the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, Dhaka-Beijing ties mostly show continuity, shifts, and limited uncertainties. Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/gekWfirq

In this episode of 'Views from Down Underer', we talk about Lowy Institute's new Asia Power index and Prof Robert Ross' talk on the changing balance of power in East Asia. Listen through the link below: https://lnkd.in/gS5-3ayD

Last Friday, the Institute was honoured to have Professor Robert Ross from Boston College deliver a talk on “China, the Changing Balance of Power in East Asia, and Prospects for Regional Security”. Professor Ross talked about the challenges that regional states face in managing their relationships with the two major powers as the geostrategic hierarchy evolves and how smaller states need to be be sure of what their national interests are and what capabilities the respective powers have in pursuing their alignments. The talk was jointly hosted by the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Canterbury and by NZIIA Christchurch.

In this episode of 'Views from Down Underer' , we chat about two research papers we wrote on the Pacific maritime space. We then talk about our own impressions of the US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Lastly, we discuss a BBC article on the battleground states in this November's US presidential election. Is issue saliency affected by the politics within these battleground states? Enjoy listening! https://lnkd.in/g6xK2jti

In the latest episode of Views from Down Underer, we talk about Indonesian activity in the South China Sea in response Chinese incursions into its EEZ, Chinese industrial overcapacity and  protectionist actions by members of the Global South, and Pope Francis' visit to Southeast Asia. Link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gaFMRb2z