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Episode 28 - Why is Southeast Asia Drifting Towards China? A Conversation with Prof. Joseph Liow

Episode 28 - Why is Southeast Asia Drifting Towards China? A Conversation with Prof. Joseph Liow

Update: 2025-07-09
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It is often said that Southeast Asian countries reject a zero-sum choice between aligning with either Washington or Beijing, preferring to engage both parties in the pursuit of their national interests. Yet a recent study has shown that despite the intentional preferences of these Southeast Asian governments, their policies point towards a drift towards China. What could this mean for the region, and what could Washington do to reverse this drift?


Join us for a discussion with Professor Joseph Liow, Tan Kah Kee chair of Comparative and International Politics and Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

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Episode 28 - Why is Southeast Asia Drifting Towards China? A Conversation with Prof. Joseph Liow

Episode 28 - Why is Southeast Asia Drifting Towards China? A Conversation with Prof. Joseph Liow

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