Tricia Yeoh

Tricia Yeoh is CEO of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), Malaysia, Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and Campus Visitor at The Australian National University.

Recent articles by Tricia Yeoh

Malaysia needs ASEAN to navigate a pathway between ‘the West’ and ‘the rest’

Malaysia needs ASEAN to navigate a pathway between ‘the West’ and ‘the rest’

Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship is an opportunity to provide clear regional leadership amid shifting geopolitics, but the country's strategic goals remain uncertain despite a growing perception of closer alignment with China. Malaysia should focus on enhancing ASEAN centrality, balancing local sentiment against global interests, and sustaining ties with all major regional powers including the US, EU, and Japan to demonstrate regional leadership, strengthen ASEAN, and further the interests of Southeast Asia.

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