Aaron Connelly

@ConnellyAL

Leading a new program on Southeast Asian politics and foreign policy at . Former Director, Southeast Asia Project at . Usual disclaimers.

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Joined March 2009
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    Nov 4

    The first annual Workshop on Southeast Asian Politics and Foreign Policy opened today in Manila, with discussions on popular support for authoritarianism, the situation for ethnic Chinese, and nonviolent religious extremism.

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  2. 45 minutes ago

    The top U.S. diplomat in East Asia met with the No. 2 leader in Thai opposition party Future Forward, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, on the sidelines of the ASEAN meetings.

    Assistant Secretary Stilwell appreciated the opportunity to meet with Members of Parliament in to learn more about their efforts to promote democracy, justice, and human rights.
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  3. 1 hour ago

    Interesting signal from the State Department here, meeting with the Kem Sokha faction of the CNRP, which did not go along with the Sam Rainsy plan to make a highly publicized (but inevitably unsuccessful) attempt to return to the Kingdom tomorrow.

    Ambassador Atul Keshap met with to discuss the importance of fundamental freedoms of expression and association. We remain strongly committed to a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic .
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  4. 8 hours ago

    Good profile by of student protest leaders in Indonesia.

    Anger on campus: Behind the student protests that have rocked Indonesia via
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    Nov 6

    A on my recent social media in Myanmar report with for :

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    Nov 6

    Honoured to chair a panel on oligarchic competition in Southeast Asia at IISS-Asia’s first workshop on Southeast Asia domestic politics and foreign policy. Thanks to IISS for having me part of this brimming conversation on our region!

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  7. 16 hours ago

    In 2017, Sri Mulyani blacklisted JP Morgan as a primary dealer of government bonds for over a year, after it published a negative report on Indonesian equities. Skepticism about the government’s own statistics is amplified by these tactics.

    Indonesia Defends Economic Statistics Against Doubters
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    Nov 1

    Solid piece by on Indonesia's new Defense Minister and what his appointment means for the future of Indonesia's democracy.

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  9. Nov 7

    Evergreen tweet.

    Luhut selalu ada di semua masalah~
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  10. Nov 7

    Who could have seen this coming?

    Sam Rainsy says he will find another flight after being prevented from checking in on a flight from Paris to Bangkok for his proclaimed plan for returning to Cambodia.
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  11. Nov 6

    Pompeo keeps digging. First skips East Asia Summit, then proposes everyone come to U.S. for one-off APEC meeting. Mahathir, though hosting APEC next year, has long despised inclusion of 'non-Asian' economies in APEC and resents U.S. claims to leadership of regional institutions.

    Also NEW: Saifuddin reveals called him during Asean Summit in BKK to ask views on US hosting a Apec meeting in Jan (following Chile cancellation). Malaysia, 2020 Apec host, doesn't not think that's a good idea, Saifuddin said.
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    Nov 6

    Also NEW: Saifuddin reveals called him during Asean Summit in BKK to ask views on US hosting a Apec meeting in Jan (following Chile cancellation). Malaysia, 2020 Apec host, doesn't not think that's a good idea, Saifuddin said.

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  13. Nov 6

    I'll be briefing on the new Indonesian Cabinet at Arundel House next week: . I'm sorry about the title, but not very.

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    Nov 6

    Hot off the press: my analysis on Malaysia Baharu’s foreign and security policy, released by . Many thanks to for prompting this and to for seeing this through!

    'Change in continuity' under Mahathir: where is the foreign and security policy of the so-called 'new Malaysia' headed? explains in this thorough and thoroughly interesting new Analysis, released today:
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    Nov 6

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  16. Nov 6

    This is the last paper that I commissioned before I left Lowy, 13 months ago. ’s analysis was farsighted then and is clearly correct now.

    There's more continuity than change in Malaysia's foreign policy under Mahathir, argues in new analysis paper published today
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    Nov 5

    I greatly respect the insights of the experts included in this picture and discussion. Yet it is striking—and honestly disappointing—that this engagement was not more inclusive or representative of the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives in the national security community.

    Engaging discussion last night with think tank experts about their assessments on the approach to China, the opportunities/challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, and the way forward in implementing the National Defense Strategy in the priority theater.
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    Nov 6
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    If they thought Esper would've been received any better, that's yet another indictment of the admin's lack of understanding of ASEAN. It's not ADMM+. Pence and Pompeo were the only acceptable fallbacks. Anyone else was a clear snub.

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    Nov 5

    Uncensored internet — for foreign nationals only. Fewer foreign tech execs on stage — but still censoring for Beijing. My column this week on the tensions on display at China's annual Wuzhen World Internet Conference:

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    Nov 5

    This is accurate, and super frustrating. But I do think there are shifts underway that will lead to more balance in the next generation of upcoming Asia hands in DC.

    Me: "How many Middle East analysts would there be in Washington DC compared with SE Asia analysts?" Knowledgeable Washington insider: "Oh 100 to one. No maybe 1000 to one." Conclusion: Washington disinterest in SE Asia is structural not occasional.
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    Nov 5

    WATCH: Cambodian ambassador to Indonesia Hor Nam Bora tell me to “shut up” after I tried to ask a question this morning. The Ambassador gate crashed a press conference in Jakarta by and claimed it was illegal. Story here

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