... Asia for years to come. The region is now one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets. According to
projections
, the region will contribute more than 25% of global energy demand growth over the period to 2035. Electricity demand growth in ASEAN countries is expected to be around
7.3% annually by 2030
. In the long run, the region’s total energy consumption
could surpass
that of the EU by 2050. This makes the development of stable baseload generation, including nuclear power, a prerequisite ...
Report No. 108 / 2026
Report No. 108 / 2026
The report offers a comprehensive analysis of Russia—Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) relations. The authors examine ASEAN’s place and role in Russia’s foreign policy strategy, tracing the evolution of Moscow’s approach to bilateral engagement since 1991. The study offers a detailed overview of the current state of Russia’s ...
... inevitable, the outcomes of the XIV Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) represent a significant factor shaping Russia’s presence in East Asia. The coming decade in the region will clearly be defined by U.S.-China strategic rivalry and ASEAN’s pursuit for “strategic autonomy.” Vietnam may emerge as one of Russia’s key “anchors” in the Asia-Pacific and its key institutions. Today and in the years ahead, Vietnam is not just a historical ally but a dynamic “hub” through ...
... years ago as the first international organization to emerge outside Western control and free from its legal-political influence since the conclusion of the 1949-1991 Cold War. Moreover, security issues were being tackled from day one—something that ASEAN—the closest example when it comes to relative independence—never even considered taking up seriously. In other words—Greater Eurasian states have long showcased their unique ability to make foreign and domestic policy decisions autonomously—something ...
... of the erosion of multilateral institutions, strategic autonomy has ceased to be a diplomatic luxury and has become an existential necessity for the nations of the World Majority. For the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the primary challenge lies in navigating the intensifying gravitational pull of the bipolar confrontation between Washington and Beijing. It is within this volatile context that Russia’s role in Southeast Asia must be reassessed—not as a conventional ...
... “Russia–Southeast Asia Partnership in a New Era.”
On December 22, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a roundtable discussion, “Russia–Southeast Asia Partnership in a New Era.” The discussion focused on the role of Russia and ASEAN in each other’s foreign policy priorities, as well as on the opportunities and constraints shaping bilateral engagement amid the ongoing transformation of the international system. Special attention was paid to cooperation along the EAEU–ASEAN ...
... financial sector, research institutes, and international organizations.
Fares Kilzie, founder and chairman of CREON Group, opened the forum with an analysis of the strategic role of metals and minerals from CIS and EAEU countries for SCO, APEC, and ASEAN states amid the new global energy landscape, data center (DC) development, and artificial intelligence.
Russia’s mining and metallurgical sectors, along with those of the CIS and EAEU, are entering the strategic arena amid sweeping changes—transformations ...
... Council of Ministers, underscoring the Government’s commitment to turning international engagement into tangible national policy. This episode illustrates the proactive, results-oriented diplomacy that now underpins Timor-Leste’s preparations for ASEAN membership and its broader partnerships in the region.
Context: Timor-Leste’s Geographic and Development Profile
Timor-Leste is a newly independent nation located in the Asia–Pacific region. The restoration of independence took place on 20 ...
... Council of Ministers, underscoring the Government’s commitment to turning international engagement into tangible national policy. This episode illustrates the proactive, results-oriented diplomacy that now underpins Timor-Leste’s preparations for ASEAN membership and its broader partnerships in the region.
Context: Timor-Leste’s Geographic and Development Profile
Timor-Leste is a newly independent nation located in the Asia–Pacific region. The restoration of independence took place on 20 May ...
... articulation of its interests. However, as the “global majority” concept gains traction among Russian official and expert circles, questions arise over the universality of this approach and its ability to resonate with foreign partners.
In this context, ASEAN presents an illustrative case—an association that over decades has developed its own model of regional interaction, grounded in the principles of consensus, inclusivity, and neutrality. As Russia explores new channels of dialogue with Asia and ...
