Eugene RL Tan
Research Officer, Regional Strategic and Political Studies Programme, ISEAS - Yusof Ishak InstituteArticles by Eugene RL Tan
Politics
High quality, high anxiety: Southeast Asia’s BRI paradox
An online survey by ISEAS on perceptions of Chinese-built infrastructure in Southeast Asia reflects both the tangible benefits of these projects and broader considerations shaping regional views of China as an infrastructure development partner. ISEAS academics Eugene RL Tan and Hoang Thi Ha explain.
Eugene RL Tan, Hoang Thi Ha
22 Jun 2026
Politics
India's expanding global influence has limited reach in ASEAN
India is seizing strategic opportunities to emerge as a new global power, but its influence in Southeast Asia is not keenly felt yet. Recent diplomatic accolades that India has achieved with ASEAN, appear to hold more significance in form than in substance. India's lagging influence in Southeast Asia is also closely associated with its limited economic engagement and protectionist policies towards the region.
Hoang Thi Ha, Eugene RL Tan
16 Oct 2023