... record in exporting nuclear technologies, can offer both large-scale units and more flexible solutions tailored to the specific features of island-based and distributed energy systems. In this case, Vietnam could serve as a gateway and a showcase for Russian nuclear projects to other Southeast Asian states. That said, it does not imply guaranteed or automatic contract wins. Sealing such deals in one of the most securitized sectors of the economy requires years, and sometimes decades, of political effort at the highest levels. Nevertheless,...
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 ...
... 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 superpower, but as a unique geopolitical "safety valve" that enables the survival of regional sovereignty.
Alexander Korolev:
The World Majority and ASEAN: Ideational Convergence or ...
... they are therefore compelled to coordinate their positions with Washington, further limiting their willingness or ability to publicly associate themselves with Russian-led geopolitical constructs such as the “global majority.”
Ekaterina Koldunova:
Southeast Asia and Russia in Search of New Connectivity
Strategic Rebranding
Thus, attempts to promote the current “global majority” brand in Southeast Asia are unlikely to succeed. However, this does not preclude the possibility of successfully lobbying certain elements ...
Working Paper No. 92 / 2025
Working Paper No. 92 / 2025
The following working paper examines the relationship between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It includes a detailed assessment of trade and economic ties between the two associations, identifying the key priorities and interests of EAEU member states in developing trade and economic relations with ASEAN countries....
On June 16, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a roundtable discussion, “Shaping the External Partnership Framework of the EAEU: Southeast Asia”
On June 16, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a roundtable discussion, “Shaping the External Partnership Framework of the EAEU: Southeast Asia.” The event featured the presentation of a new RIAC working paper, “EAEU–ASEAN: a Model for Sectoral ...
Russia and Southeast Asia countries are eager to strengthen cooperation despite logistical and financial problems
In the second half of 2023, a series of publications came out in the media on how a number of nations in Southeast Asia—above all Thailand and Myanmar,...
... improved, and objective prerequisites are in place to make this happen. Stepping up multilateral diplomacy cooperation with this region is expected to facilitate the development of Russia’s aims in Southeast Asia. It acts practically, upgrading the Southeast Asia-Russia relationship into a strategic partnership, particularly with reference to the existing ASEAN format.
Russia’s policy toward Southeast Asia is a project that is closely linked to its internal development and Russia’s position in the world. Moscow ...
... Media and Government Relations Manager Anton Tsvetov received Philippines Ambassador in Moscow Carlos Sorreta and Head of the Embassy Political Section
Luningning
Camoying.
The event participants discussed security and development in Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia.
Ambassador Sorreta presented his view of the situation, while RIAC representatives offered an assessment of Russia’s interests in relation to hottest issues on the agenda. Also covered were the Middle East and Russia-Europe relations.
... institution-building from other regions of the world.
First published in Russian on the site of
The Carnegie Moscow Center
Notes
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ASEAN.org. – 2015. – December 21 //
http://www.asean.org/storage/2016/01/statistic/table19_asof21Dec15.pdf
; Russia – ASEAN: Southeast Asia Needs to get to Know Business Russia. –
Torgovo-promyshlenniye vedomosti
. – 2015. – September 18 //
http://www.tpp-inform.ru/analytic_journal/6157.html
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Flows of Inward Direct Investment to ASEAN Member States by ...
