@IanJStorey

Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore. Research focuses on Southeast Asian security issues. Views and comments are my own.

Joined May 2018
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Fulcrum Commentary by @IanJStorey - A new China-Laos military facility constitutes a significant gain for Beijing. But it will trigger concern among regional countries, in particular Vietnam. fulcrum.sg/article/commentar…

The Strategic Implications of the New China-Laos Military Facility

A new China-Laos military facility constitutes a significant gain for Beijing. But it will trigger concern among regional countries, in particular Vietnam.

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ISEAS Perspective by Ian Storey (@IanJStorey) - The energy shock has increased petrol, diesel, aviation fuel & electricity prices across the region, leading Southeast Asian governments to introduce a range of measures to mitigate rising energy prices. iseas.edu.sg/articles-commen…

2026/25 “Southeast Asia and the Third Gulf War: Impact, Responses and Implications” by Ian Storey

The Third Gulf War has had a severe economic impact on Southeast Asia as the region is heavily reliant on the Middle East for oil, gas and fertiliser supplies.

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Fulcrum Commentary by @IanJStorey - Indonesia’s plans to acquire a second-hand aircraft carrier from Italy have been derided. The warship is more a symbol of Indonesia’s global aspirations than an operational asset for the country’s navy. fulcrum.sg/indonesias-aircra…

Indonesia’s Aircraft Carrier: White Horse or White Elephant?

Indonesia’s plans to acquire a second-hand aircraft carrier from Italy have been derided. The warship is more a symbol of Indonesia’s global aspirations than an operational asset for the country’s …

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2026/15 “Southeast Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Edging Closer in an Era of Geopolitical Churn” by Ian Storey (@IanJStorey): iseas.edu.sg/articles-commen… #ShanghaiCooperationOrganization #China #Russia #SoutheastAsia @ISEAS

2026/15 “Southeast Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Edging Closer in an Era of...

Over the past three decades, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has significantly expanded its geographical footprint, membership and functional cooperative activities.

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Fulcrum Commentary by @IanJStorey - While China wields much influence over Myanmar, Russia plays an outsized role in equipping the country’s military. #Whatshappeninginmyanmar fulcrum.sg/russias-critical-…

Russia’s Critical Military Role in Myanmar’s Civil War

While China wields much influence over Myanmar, Russia plays an outsized role in equipping the country’s military.

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Vietnam’s renewed #nuclear power push faces formidable hurdles, writes Ian Storey. Money, corruption, a lack of skilled staff and other factors may derail Hanoi’s goal of building its first nuclear power plant by 2031. scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/a…

Opinion | Vietnam’s renewed nuclear power push faces formidable hurdles

Money, corruption, a lack of skilled staff and other factors may derail Hanoi’s goal of building its first nuclear power plant by 2031.

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Fulcrum Commentary by Ian Storey (@IanJStorey) - Vietnam has grand plans to build a series of nuclear power plants. But it faces several challenges. fulcrum.sg/can-moscow-and-se…

Can Moscow and Seoul Help Vietnam Achieve its Nuclear Energy Ambitions?

Vietnam has grand plans to build a series of nuclear power plants. But it faces several challenges.

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Russia has long imagined itself as a great power looking westward while sitting firmly in the east, and that tension shapes the way it approaches Asia. The new Asia Rising podcast is with @IanJStorey of @ISEAS. LISTEN HERE: soundcloud.com/asia-rising/i…
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Thank you @maritesdvitug for interviewing me about my book Putin's Russia and Southeast: The Kremlin's Pivot to Asia and the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War @rapplerdotcom #Russia #SoutheastAsia #UkraineRussiaWar #ASEAN rappler.com/world/global-aff…

World View with Marites Vitug: Putin's push for power in Southeast Asia

On Friday, December 19, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to analyst Ian Storey to discuss the future of Russia's influence in Southeast Asia

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My latest podcast appearance to talk about Putin's Russia and Southeast Asia: The Kremlin's Pivot to Asia and the Impact of Russia-Ukraine War @latrobe @latrobeasia #Russia #SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #RussiaUkraine open.spotify.com/episode/1mU…

Putin's Asia Strategy

Asia Rising · Episode

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Come to the Melbourne launch of "Putin’s Russia and Southeast Asia" by @IanJStorey in conversation with @becstrating. NOV 25, 5:30PM (@latrobe City Campus) REGISTER: events.humanitix.com/putin-s…
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My latest @ISEAS Fulcrum on Indonesia and the J-10 Vigorous Dragon #indonesia #China #TNI #SouthEastAsia fulcrum.sg/why-did-indonesia…

Why Did Indonesia Decide to Buy China’s J-10 Fighter Jet?

Indonesia’s recent announcement that it was considering buying the China-made J-10 fighter raises more questions than answers.

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My thoughts in the @SCMPNews on Indonesia and the J-10 Vigorous Dragon #indonesia #China #TNI #J10 scmp.com/news/china/military…

Indonesia is still ‘considering’ buying Chinese J-10 fighter jets

Jakarta’s plan generates geopolitical buzz as it would mark the country’s first acquisition of Chinese military hardware, analysts say.

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Pleasure meeting the Foreign Minister of #Finland Ms Elina Valtonen. Gave her a copy of my book Putin's Russia and Southeast: The Kremlin's Pivot to Asia and the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War published by @ISEAS #RussiaUkraineWar #Russia #SouthEastAsia #ASEAN
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Many thanks to @SCMPNews for citing my book Putin's Russia and Southeast Asia: The Kremlin's Pivot to Asia and the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War published by @ISEAS #Russia #RussiaUkraineWar #ASEAN #SouthEastAsia scmp.com/week-asia/economics…
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Thanks to @damiencave @nytimes for giving a shout out to my book Putin's Russia and Southeast Asia: The Kremlin's Pivot to Asia and the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War, published @ISEAS #Russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Vietnam #SouthEastAsia #ASEAN nytimes.com/2025/10/27/world…

Is the U.S. Losing in Vietnam? Russia, North Korea and China Are Gaining.

U.S. allies worry that American volatility and Russian outreach and arms sales, in particular, are driving Vietnam into a new phase.

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Fulcrum Commentary by @IanJStorey - Given its ageing fleet of fighter jets, #Malaysia needs to get a plane soon. But its choices are limited. fulcrum.sg/malaysias-fifth-g…

Malaysia’s Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Problem: Can the Kaan Make the Cut?

Given its ageing fleet of fighter jets, Malaysia needs to get a plane soon. But its choices are limited.

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ISEAS Perspective 2025/70 “Türkiye’s Defence Diplomacy in Southeast Asia: The New Kid on the Block” by Ian Storey (@IanJStorey) : iseas.edu.sg/articles-commen… #Türkiye #Turkey #TurkeySoutheastAsia #Indonesia #Malaysia #ThePhilippines @ISEAS

2025/70 “Türkiye’s Defence Diplomacy in Southeast Asia: The New Kid on the Block” by Ian Storey

Over the past ten years, Türkiye has increased its share of the global arms market and has become an attractive defence partner for countries in the Global South, especially fellow Muslim-majority...

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Many thanks to @IanJStorey of @ISEAS for joining us today for a closed-door discussion exploring the dynamics of Russia's relationships in #SEAsia.
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Under President Vladimir Putin, Moscow has attempted to expand its influence in Southeast Asia. As @IanJStorey writes in a new book, the results have been mixed. buff.ly/un2aqvL
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