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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

11 months

Alright, let's read what Mama wrote in @ForeignAffairs now.

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

3 years

Every year I write abt #ASEAN summits & meetings. But this summit is unlike others. @ASEAN faces crisis within and there's urgency to respond. The summit's attendance & non-attendance display more stark division than ever. @Asean2021_BN #Myanmar #Tatmadaw

ASEAN has risked too much in inviting Myanmar’s junta leader to summit | The Strategist

On 24 April, the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are expected to gather in Jakarta to sit down at the table with the leader of Myanmar’s military junta, Senior General Min Aung...

www.aspistrategist.org.au

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

6 months

Professional update! I've recently joined @CrisisGroup as Deputy Director of #Asia . I could not be more compelled by the mission of "Preventing War, Shaping Peace". Stay tuned if you're interested in #conflict analysis & prevention #geopolitics #risks #earlywarning #mitigation

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

Personal update: After 4,5 years I’m bidding farewell to @ASPI_org . What a time it's been to work in international relations, national security & #policy space! I started when 🇦🇺 hosted a special summit with #ASEAN and since then there's been the #Quad revival, Trump, #Huawei ban

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

3 years

Super excited to have become @CSIS @SoutheastAsiaDC Adjunct Fellow!!!

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

1 year

Very thrilled to have my article published with @ForeignAffairs ! In it, I discuss #SoutheastAsia 's many #alignment choices in the #US #China #Competition .

Foreign Affairs

@ForeignAffairs

1 year

Read @le2huong on why Southeast Asia is aligning with as many states as it can—and how this approach can allow developing countries to both avoid great-power conflict and become players themselves.

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

"If you want peace, prepare for war." - @StanGrantMOF eloquently explains how #Australia is preparing for a fall-out from a #China #US collision via @ABC

The world's two biggest powers are on a collision course

China and the United States are on a collision course. And history tells us that when a rising power meets a waning power, it leads to war, writes Stan Grant.

www.abc.net.au

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

5 years

I am incredibly honoured and humbled to be included among the most inspiring and most influencial Asian Australian leaders. #asianausleadership

Asialink

@Asialink_au

5 years

Tonight we named the #AsianAusLeadership #40Under40 at our Summit Gala Dinner. @ourANU @PwC_AU See the full list of winners at

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

Oh dear... The opening remarks at European Diplomatic Academy: "Europe is a garden. We have built a garden. Everything works. The rest of the world is not exactly a garden. Most of the rest of the world is a jungle, and the jungle could invade the garden."

European Diplomatic Academy: Opening remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell at the inaugura...

Check against delivery! Thank you, Federica [Mogherini, Rector of the College of Europe], for these nice words. Thank you for organising this meeting. I have to say that you look much younger....

www.eeas.europa.eu

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

I'm beyond shock and grief. We lost a great mind, a kind colleague and a wonderful role model. She will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace, condolences to her family.

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

#Taiwanese companies in #China moving to #SoutheastAsia , reflecting importance of President @iingwen 's flagship New Southbound Policy. Over a quarter of the 500 surveyed companies with business in 🇨🇳 had already shifted some of their production or sourcing out- @CSIS report finds

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

5 months

“ #Vietnam fought wars with both #US and #China , and now has comprehensive strategic partnerships [the highest level] with both of them — that is a masterclass of #diplomacy ,” said Dr Huong Le Thu, deputy director for Asia at @CrisisGroup " - quoted in @FT

Xi Jinping reinforces China’s ties to Vietnam after US push

South-east Asian country has become critical supply hub for western and Chinese manufacturers

www.ft.com

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

How refreshing and encouraging to see a competent, confident and comfortable face of #Australia engaging with #SoutheastAsia neighbour, #Indonesia . 🇦🇺 is a part of a region and needs to be #Asia capable and engaging with ease. Thankful for @SenatorWong to lead #foreignpolicy !

Penny Williams

@DubesAustralia

2 years

Sebuah pesan untuk masyarakat Indonesia dari Menteri Luar Negeri yang baru Australia Penny Wong @SenatorWong , dalam kunjungan resmi pertamanya ke Jakarta dengan Perdana Menteri yang baru Anthony Albanese.

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

Glad I could share some thoughts with @ABC #fourcorners about the #geopolitics of the #5G race & how some countries in #Asia worry about a possible " #technological #ironcurtain ". An honour to appear in the same segment with @TurnbullMalcolm on this topic!

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

I'm creating a new hashtag #StopCallingItNewColdWar

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

Get yourself a copy of @NikkeiAsia magazine, would you 😊

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

6 years

Oops wrong #CrazyRichAsiansMovie poster... Reality always crazier!!

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

In today's @FinancialReview . I talk about #DigitalTransformation wave in #SoutheastAsia & what could be #Australia 's contribution. #covid #recovery #ASEAN

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

There’s been debate on whether democracies or autocracies deal w/ #COVID19 more effectively. But #Singapore , #Taiwan & #Vietnam who have efficiently handled the pandemic, are dissimilar in size, political systems & levels of economic development. It's abt governance & leadership.

ASPI

@ASPI_org

4 years

'Trajectories of infection and current numbers vary across the three countries, but they all reacted fast and so managed to flatten the curve and minimise the economic and social costs' writes @le2huong

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

6 years

China's dual strategy of coercion and inducement towards ASEAN

This article contributes to the discussion about China's divisive influence on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It argues that recent China–ASEAN relations are based on Beijing's...

www.tandfonline.com

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 months

"If #foreignpolicy begins at home, then much of the shaping of #Asia ’s #geopolitics will take place at the ballot boxes. It is the mundane factors like the costs of living, inflation, jobs... that'll be at the forefront". My first column for @koreatimes

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

3 years

Only 3 out of 10 #ASEAN countries made it to #Biden 's Summit for Democracy invitee list: #🇮🇩 #🇲🇾#🇵🇭. Given the state of political trends in the region, not surprising. But still... No wonder #IndoPacific democratic agenda is not so popular in the region.

Summit for Democracy 2021: Invited Participants - United States Department of State

Summit for Democracy 2021: Invited Participants Albania Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Bahamas Barbados Belgium Belize Botswana Brazil Bulgaria Cabo Verde Canada Chile...

www.state.gov

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

1 year

. @lenirobredo followed me! I need to pinch myself 🤩

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

9 months

The old playbook in action again. #China "randomly" blocks agricultural produce from #Vietnam . At the time of @POTUS ' visit & upgrading 🇺🇸🇻🇳 ties. And #durian & #dragonfruit - produce that the demand grew exponentially recently. How predictable.

Nga Pham

@ngahpham

9 months

Hundreds of containers of bananas, dragonfruits & durians, on their way to China, have suddenly been stopped since 9 Sept. Vietnam’s Plant Protection Authority said it was for quality check but the timing raised some eyebrows. CN is VN’s biggest market for agriculture products.

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

I've got them all! I enjoyed them all! 🤓📖

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

Whoa! Look what arrived in the mail right on time for Easter reading! @NBRnews #StrategicAsia 2022. My chapter explains why #SoutheastAsia #ASEAN is between asserting agency & muddling through. 🇮🇩🇵🇭🇻🇳🇸🇬 #greatpowercompetition 🇺🇲🇨🇳

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

No announcement for Special Envoy to #SoutheastAsia yet? Me, me, pick me!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Appointment of Australian Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consuls-General

Today I announce new appointments that strengthen Australia’s diplomatic capability and match people with the right qualifications and expertise to senior po

www.foreignminister.gov.au

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

5 years

" #China 's dual strategy of #coercion and inducement towards #ASEAN " - My article in The Pacific Review now available for (limited) free download 👇

China's dual strategy of coercion and inducement towards ASEAN

This article contributes to the discussion about China's divisive influence on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It argues that recent China–ASEAN relations are based on Beijing's...

www.tandfonline.com

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

6 years

Very honored to be included in @DFAT 's recommended reading list for my work conceptualizing the #IndoPacific #FOIP ! In most esteemed company of @KoriSchake @natsecHeather @susanglaser and more! @fpinterrupted @CFR_WFP @ASPI_org @ASPI_WDSN @AusForeign @PacificForum

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

1 year

I am optimistic about 🇺🇸 🇻🇳 upgrade to #strategic #partnership too. More importantly, the substance of the relationship, from reconciliation, trade, business, investment, people2people, diplomatic & defence etc, have progressed significantly. @SecBlinken

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Before Their Meeting -...

PRIME MINISTER PHAM: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary of State, I am delighted to welcome you to Vietnam and to see you again here in my country, and I highly appreciate your arrangement of your time...

www.state.gov

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

Publication alert 🚨 " #Vietnam and the search for security #leadership in #ASEAN " is now available in Asian Security @tandfonline . Very proud of this collaboration with @RSIS_NTU Prof Emmers.

Vietnam and the search for security leadership in ASEAN

Indonesia has traditionally been viewed as a de facto leader of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the regional body remains the cornerstone of Indonesian foreign policy. The pa...

www.tandfonline.com

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

3 years

Never agreed w/ the comparison btw #Vietnam & #Afganistan : very different countries (incl #US then & US now), wars, context etc. But the human vulnerability at this time is comparable. And that's what 🇺🇸 can & should learn from history: Must protect the civilians, #WarRefugees

John Blaxland SFHEA FRSN

@JohnBlaxland1

3 years

What a contrast. Saigon, April 1975: Kabul, August 2021

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

9 months

Hanoi's American hedge - me explaining the new 🇺🇸🇻🇳 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for @ForeignAffairs .

Foreign Affairs

@ForeignAffairs

9 months

“U.S.-Vietnamese relations have come a long way since the countries first normalized ties in 1995. From fighting one of the bloodiest conflicts since World War II, the two countries have now elevated their relations to the highest level possible.”

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

A good day for announcement of new appointments! 😊

Gordon Flake

@lgflake

2 years

I have been exitedly anticipating Huong's first day on the job (today) and this public announcement. @le2huong is one of the most insightful and and incisive scholars in the field today and we @PerthUSAsia are delighted to have her on the team! Welcome!

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

8 months

Terrific to be a part of this discussion on what #derisking means for actors in the #IndoPacific . How has #Vietnam & #SoutheastAsia benefited from the #decoupling so far and how sustainable this will remain? @BrookingsInst @BrookingsFP @RIETIenglish @CSIS

Brookings Foreign Policy

@BrookingsFP

8 months

Can the Biden administration use de-risking to achieve greater consensus with allies and partners on a China economic strategy? @solis_msolis @le2huong @tanvi_madan @bensonel & Shujiro Urata answer. Listen NOW:

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

1 year

Quoted in @TheEconomist . Not a bad record for overwhelming first weeks of diapers, milk formulas and sleep depravation. #SouthChinaSea #China #SoutheastAsia #Indonesia #Vietnam #maritime #newborn #newmom

China’s put-upon maritime neighbours are pushing back

China can no longer count on getting its way in the South China Sea

www.economist.com

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

I'm all for cracking the glass ceiling, but not exactly in this form... @ASPI_org #CanberraStorm #hailstorm #ClimateEmergency #crackingglassceiling

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

9 months

With all the Qs whether 🇺🇸 & 🇻🇳 are going to upgrade from comprehensive partnership to strategic during @POTUS 's upcoming visit, it's time to re-up my analysis of the evolving security relationship. "The push and pull of the developing #US #Vietnam #defence partnership" @NBRnews

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

3 years

. @CollinSLKoh & I team up again for @ConvSix #podcast . This time to talk about the recent @ASEAN Summits, #ASEAN minus #Myanmar but with #US president attending #EAS , Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with #Australia ... And of course we ventured towards #AUKUS ! Have a listen🎧

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

1 year

Excited about PM @AlboMP upcoming visit to #Vietnam (and his @IISS_org #SLD2023 keynote!). A short 🧵 from me about the 🇦🇺🇻🇳 relationship, its momentum, opportunities and future trajectory on the occasion of 50th anniversary 👇 1/

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Liberation and Unification of #Vietnam , end of #US #VietnamWar (also known as the 'Fall of Saigon').

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

A lot of angry "they" & "their" pointed at #🇸🇬 in this piece. #Cambodia 's @KhmerTimes editorial fights back the narrative about its divisive track record (previous #ASEAN chairmanship). Not very positive signalling for @ASEAN unity at the outset 2022.

ASEAN is Divided because of Cambodia? Says who? - Khmer Times

Just seven days after Cambodia assumed its chairmanship of ASEAN, Cambodia is flattered by attacks from Singaporean former diplomats, who are notorious in backstabbing Cambodia.

www.khmertimeskh.com

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

Excited to have my paper "TIGER priorities: Optimising 🇺🇲 & 🇦🇺 strategies towards #SoutheastAsia " launched at the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference 2022 #IODSC . @PerthUSAsia @uwanews @USEmbAustralia #Alliance #ASEAN #Competition 🐅

UWA Defence & Security Institute

@DefenceUwa

2 years

We are pleased to launch a fantastic new @DefenceUwa Black Swan Strategy Paper by @le2huong 'TIGER Priorities - US & Australian Strategies in Southeast Asia. To download:

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

3 years

Real pleasure to share the panel with #🇦🇺 Secretary of Defence Greg Moriatry, #🇺🇲 Acting Ambassador Michael Goldman, @ashleytownshend @BrendanTN_ in my first in-person conference in a year! #IndoPacific #alliances @USSC @PerthUSAsia @USAembassyinOZ

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

Phở Lý Quôc Sư @ Lý Quốc Sư. Simple, classic. #Hanoi #pho #SaturdayBliss

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

9 months

It is official now. 🇺🇸 🇻🇳 have become comprehensive #strategic partners. More importantly, expanding avenues for #cooperation & furthee trust-building.

Việt Nam - Mỹ trở thành đối tác chiến lược toàn diện

Tổng Bí thư Nguyễn Phú Trọng và Tổng thống Mỹ Joe Biden thông báo Việt Nam - Mỹ thống nhất nâng cấp quan hệ lên đối tác chiến lược toàn diện.

thanhnien.vn

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

Very important statement in #SouthChinaSea . #🇦🇺 rejects #🇨🇳's claims inconsistent w/ #UNCLOS , historic rights & maritime zones of submerged features. 🇦🇺 rejects 🇨🇳's claims in #Spartly & #Paracel & rejects 'Four Sha' & claims to island groups' interal water, territorial sea, EEZ

Julian Ku 古舉倫

@julianku

4 years

This is a really good letter from @AustraliaUN which follows US in rejecting China’s legal claims in South China Sea, including the Nine Dash Line; straight baselines.

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

"pronouncing New Administrative Districts in the #SouthChinaSea is different from the occasional maritime pressure campaign or military exercise. It has far more lasting consequences. It aims to formalize #🇨🇳’s control, with more permanent effects." (1)

Fishing While the Water is Muddy: China’s newly announced administrative districts in the South...

On April 18, China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs unilaterally announced the establishment of two new administrative structures in the South China Sea: Xisha district, covering the Paracel Islands and...

amti.csis.org

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

6 months

Such an interesting couple days at 1.5 track 🌊 dialogue in Hanoi. Special thanks to the gracious hosts @AusAmbVN @dfat @BlueSecProgram and all involved for engaging discussion.

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

8 months

Love being back in #WashingtonDC . @AusintheUS @Georgetown @FPI_SAIS @visitthecapitol

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

1 year

Live commenting on @AlboMP 's keynote speech for @ChannelNewsAsia . All things about collective agency & #multilateralism . @IISS_org #SLD23 @pmc_gov_au @dfat @DefenceAust @chipmanj #workingmothers #newmothersreturningtowork

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

Pleased to feature this exclusive interview for #Vietnam 's most-read daily Tuoi Tre @VietNewsGateway about #Australia 's unique position in the #IndoPacific and @SenatorWong 's new #foreignpolicy pivot towards #SoutheastAsia .

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

9 months

#Vietnam & #Singapore have some things in common. Both are dealing with rare corruption scandals, led by a single party & seen as stable #investment destinations in #SoutheastAsia , receive an influx of investors leaving #China . Both strategically astute.

Vietnam weighs Singapore diplomatic upgrade as Lee visits

China risks make Vietnam more of a destination for manufacturing, solar power

asia.nikkei.com

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

3 years

What just happened here? 😳

Tat Thanh

@VNamAus

3 years

He said in Vietnamese: “Chúc Tết Trung thu vui vẻ!” Thank you, Prime Minister Scott Morrison!

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

3 years

My author's copies have arrived! Order your copy of this month's @AusForeign !

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

6 years

The debate about the #Quad has never been detached from other regional actors, incl #ASEAN . What do expert communities in #ASEAN countries really think? My new report reveals views from each of the #ASEAN country: @ASPI_org

Southeast Asian perceptions of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue

www.aspi.org.au

Michael Shoebridge

@MichaelS_SAA

6 years

Dr Le Thu's report gives actual views of people in ASEAN national security communities of ASEAN on the Quad. Much commentary turns out to be misplaced: a clear majority in ASEAN welcome the emerging Quad and want it to play a positive security role.

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

I explain the significance of #Vietnam 's 2019 Defence White Paper: @ForeignPolicy

Vietnam Draws Lines in the Sea

Hanoi’s new defense white paper reflects fears of Chinese encroachment.

foreignpolicy.com

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

During virtual #ASEAN + meetings, #Vietnam says @SoutheastAsia want #US to play a role in maintaining peace in #SouthChinaSea , pushing back against #Beijing ’s comments that American forces were destablizing the region. @ASEAN2020VN #CohesiveAndResponsive

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

5 years

At 🇦🇺🇯🇵🇨🇮 Trilateral dialogue on Leadership, Partnership and #ASEAN Centrality in the #IndoPacific . In the best company! @GAIGriffith @caitebyrne @oneil_ak @DrIanHall @Rory_Medcalf & many more. And a contender for the best conference table? #chocolate #koala

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@le2huong

3 years

Fantastic to be able to catch up with #🇦🇺 Ambassador to #🇻🇳 Robyn Mudie in person! Honored by your endorsement. Happy my work is helpful in navigating bilateral & regional relations! Thank you for your tireless work to deepen 🇦🇺 -🇻🇳 ties! @dfat @AusAmbVN

Andrew Goledzinowski 🇦🇺

@AusAmbVN

3 years

Wonderful to catch up with @le2huong recently. A valued expert on #Vietnam and the broader strategic environment, whose perspectives helps us see and understand the big picture.

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@le2huong

5 years

Great to kick of the #FOIP_NSC conference and talk about drivers of change in the geopolitics of the #IndoPacific . With Philip Green @dfat Bruce Miller, Hiro Akutsu @NSC_ANU @Rory_Medcalf @ZackCooper @JapanGov @ElsinaWainwrigh & more

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@le2huong

3 years

#ASEAN summit on #Myanmar to be held in Jakarta: #Brunei and #Malaysia via @jakpost @Asean2021_BN

ASEAN summit on Myanmar to be held in Jakarta: Brunei and Malaysia - SE Asia - The Jakarta Post

Leaders of Brunei and Malaysia said the meeting will be held at the ASEAN secretariat in the capital of Indonesia in their joint statement, without mentioning when the meeting will take place.

www.thejakartapost.com

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@le2huong

2 years

Thrilled to have this brilliant all-female panel to discuss #SoutheastAsia 's #agency and #leadership in multilateral institutions this year! Join us as we talk with hosts 🇮🇩 @g20org 🇹🇭 @APEC 🇰🇭 @ASEAN in the challenging time for #multilateralism .

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@le2huong

9 months

Said it before, saying it again. Especially RE allegedly #Biden skipping #ASEAN related summits in Jakarta. @ForeignPolicy @ASEAN #US #diplomacy

Biden Must Change the Narrative of Neglect for Southeast Asia

The United States needs to act fast to strengthen ties and reassure partners.

foreignpolicy.com

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

4 years

If you have access to #Malaysia 's TV & half an hour to spare, tune in to #considerthis where I talk #Vietnam 's response to #covid19 , economic implications, relations with #China & policy lessons for #ASEAN . @melisa_idris @SharaadKuttan @501Awani

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

2 years

Defence Update, the #Myanmar crisis, #AUKUS , war in #Ukraine among others… oh and this thing called the #Covid #pandemic ! I’m proud to have made a lasting footprint and an impact in global policy debate. The world is not slowing down and more exciting things from me to follow!👊

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

5 years

My take on @ASEAN Outlook on the #IndoPacific :

The long and winding way to the Indo-Pacific | The Strategist

Finally, after much prevarication, pressure and hesitation, ASEAN has decided that it’s time to acknowledge the ‘Indo-Pacific’. At the 34th summit in Bangkok last weekend, ASEAN released its much-a...

www.aspistrategist.org.au

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

6 months

It was a pleasure to be on Asia Chessboard with @DrMichaelJGreen & Jude Blanchette. Have a 🎧 if you're interested in #Vietnam 's #foreignpolicy #defence #strategy #hedging . @CSIS @USSC @SoutheastAsiaDC @CrisisGroup

CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies

@CSISFreeman

7 months

In the newest episode of The Asia Chessboard Mike and Jude are joined by @Le2Huong , Deputy Director of the Asia Program at the International Crisis Group, to discuss Vietnam's geostrategic landscape and developments in its approach in the Indo-Pacific.

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@le2huong

5 years

Fantastic to be a part of @ASPI_org - #NIDS annual exchange! #🇦🇺 🇯🇵 #defence @DeptDefence

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@le2huong

8 months

Around six tons of #lobster have died at the border between #Vietnam and #China in the last three days as 🇨🇳 unexpectedly limited the import. Not that unexpected. Sounds familiar? #Australia #coercion #trade

Six tons of lobster die at Vietnam-China border - VnExpress International

Around six tons of lobster have died at the border between Vietnam and China in the last three days as China unexpectedly limited the import of the animal.

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

6 years

What an amazing week! launching my #ASEAN reactions to the #Quad and #IndoPacific report and the #Quad 2.0 special series with the Strategist; brilliant #WiNS debate, National Security podcast w/ @NSC_ANU ; and @ASPI_org mentoring future security experts.

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@le2huong

5 years

I unpack the four prevailing narratives in #SoutheastAsia about 🇺🇸🇨🇳 competition. Starting with: 1) Narrative of choice and 2) Narrative of destiny. And why they sound awfully familiar...

ASPI

@ASPI_org

5 years

Southeast Asian narratives about US–China competition (part 1): choice and necessity | @le2huong |

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@le2huong

1 year

Among the best things about #SLD23 are the catch-ups, bilats, trilats, mini & plurilaterals. With my fellow 1st cohort of @IISS_org SEAYL from the inception year. Hey, @jamescrabtree @LynnKuok @EvanLaksmana @ConnellyAL : How about an alumni network connecting different cohorts?

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@le2huong

5 years

Has thinking about the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue evolved since its revival late 2017? What are debates within 🇺🇸🇦🇺🇯🇵🇮🇳? What are some regional responses, incl frm #ASEAN ? All you need to know is in this collection:

Quad 2.0 - New perspectives

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue — an informal dialogue between four of the world’s major democracies: the US, Japan, Australia and India – since its revival in late 2017 has generated a wave of...

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

6 years

#US , #Japan and #Australia to support energy and communications projects with loans and credit guarantees: @NAR

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@le2huong

3 years

Why the #US should offer to buy #France 's #submarines for #Vietnam . What a creative way out from the #Aukus debacle... 🤔 #IndoPacific

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@le2huong

3 years

Excited about @Yonsei_U 's conference. Join Prof John Ikenberry, @JohnDelury , @ryanl_hass , @SteinTonnesson , @SheilaSmithCFR , @MariaRepnikova , among other distinguished experts, & me. We'll talk: #geopolitics #geoeconomics #tech #values #🇺🇸 #🇨🇳 #rivarly #AsiaPacific #SoutheastAsia

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@le2huong

2 years

Looking forward to speaking at @NikkeiAsia 's live debate about the war in #Ukraine and implications for #Asia , with @Chellaney @Trinhnomics @Mikepeeljourno 👇

Nikkei Asia

@NikkeiAsia

2 years

[Webinar] Join us for a live discussion with experts on how Asia is dealing with the fallout from the Ukraine war. Register free: @Chellaney @le2huong @Trinhnomics @Mikepeeljourno

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Dr Huong LE THU

@le2huong

5 years

Such an honour to deliver a convocation speech at the Carnegie Mellon University!

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@le2huong

2 years

So nice to be back @IISS_org @ShangriLaHotels for stimulating scenario building excersise. #Taiwan #regionalsecurity #balanceofpower #China #US

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@le2huong

4 months

Come along to hear me speak with @TedOsius about #Vietnam 🇻🇳and its evolving relations with the #USA 🇺🇸 at @CarnegieEndow . #PivotalStates

Pivotal States: Testing the Limits of the U.S.-Vietnam Relationship

The strong partnership between the United States and Vietnam is a testament to reconciliation between bitter enemies. As the United States seeks to expand its partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, what...

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@le2huong

3 years

First publication of #2021 ! 🚨 In a lead essay for the @Diplomat_APAC magazine, I explain what's ahead of #Vietnam 's 13th #Party #Congress , #leadership change and the key challenges for the next 5-year policy plans.

The Diplomat

@Diplomat_APAC

3 years

Amid a pandemic and shifting geopolitical winds, Vietnam’s next leaders will be of crucial importance for the country’s future.

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@le2huong

6 years

"Vietnam is very keen to see the reformation of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue". Quoted in @australian next to @TurnbullMalcolm on #Australia -Vietnam strategic partnership: … @ASPI_org

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@le2huong

6 years

The temperature is likely to rise... #China opens weather stations on artificial islands in #Vietnam 's territory

China opens weather stations on artificial islands in Vietnamese territory - VnExpress International

China has opened three weather observation stations on Spratly Islands in the East Sea, continuing its violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty.

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@le2huong

6 years

"There is nothing sacred about the PRC's argument on historic rights in the #SouthChinaSea . They are the delusions of one Taiwanese academic. The delusions that are the main cause of problems in the SCS today. It's time to demolish this argument." @bill_hayton @AsiaMTI

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@le2huong

3 years

An important visit to keep the momentum of #US #Vietnam #defence relations under @Biden administration and with #Vietnam 's new leadership too. Expecting some solid announcements and tangible cooperation.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

@SecDef

3 years

Wheels down in Vietnam.

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@le2huong

6 years

Good to host the delegation from #Vietnam 's Inst for Defence Strategy at @ASPI_org . Interesting continuation from #SLD18 discussions on #SouthChinaSea .

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@le2huong

6 years

Congratulations to Prof Wang Gungwu for receiving Order of #Australia for his contribution to education and research on #history , #Chinese #diaspora and #Asia -Australia. @NUSingapore @ANU @LKYSch @ANUasiapacific @ourANU :

Wang Gungwu receives Queen's Birthday Honours

Prof Wang was recognised for his distinguished service to tertiary education and enhancement of Australia-Asia relations University Professor Wang Gungwu, who is Chairman of the East Asian Institute...

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@le2huong

2 years

No bilat 1-1 meeting between @POTUS & #SoutheastAsia heads of states attending the #US #ASEAN summit? @Reuters Really? If so, that would be a really missed opportunity, esp how long it took to make this happen!

Biden should give ASEAN leaders face time to improve ties, says Cambodian minister

U.S. President Joe Biden should spend more time with Southeast Asian leaders during a summit in Washington next week if his administration is serious about elevating U.S. ties with the region, where...

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@le2huong

8 months

🇰🇷 Hana Micron plans to pour $1 billion into #chip production in #Vietnam by 2025, the latest in a wave of #semiconductor investments flooding into 🇻🇳. The chip industry was a focus of 🇺🇸 President Biden's trip to 🇻🇳 in Sept.

South Korea's Hana Micron to invest $1bn in Vietnam chip production

Samsung supplier begins moving equipment into new plant as Hanoi courts chipmakers

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@le2huong

2 years

It seems only recently that I gave you pre-posting briefing in CBR! Great to be able to send you off from Hanoi. Congratulations on your exceptional tenure as @AusAmbVN , Robyn. It's been so satisfying to see 🇦🇺🇻🇳 relations going from strength to strength - much credit to you!

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@le2huong

2 years

#EastTimor 's president-elect says @ASEAN membership a top priority. This may be the first time that #ASEAN is an election issue (around election). And not even from a member (yet).

East Timor's president-elect says ASEAN membership a top priority

Ramos-Horta won Tuesday's presidential election with 62% of the vote

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@le2huong

3 years

Reflected on takeaways from #US @VP 's trip to #Singapore & #Vietnam wtih my friend @CollinSLKoh . Both 🇸🇬🇻🇳 are practical & strategically-minded, so 🇺🇸' cooperation initiatives were well-received. Harris' debut in #Asia was however overshadowed by #Afghanistan crisis. #IndoPacific

Conversation Six

@ConvSix

3 years

"The ongoing Afghanistan problem...gave a very peculiar context for @VP Harris' visit to Southeast Asia. She had a pretty difficult (task)... of trying to put out the fire on speculations about the future of US commitment to the region." @CollinSLKoh & @le2huong

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@le2huong

2 years

Happening now: ready to debate with @BilahariK at @KASonline @IFPSS_DAV #Mekong Forum. #ASEAN #China H/t @vinhlhq2015 @HungSon_DAV @PerthUSAsia

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@le2huong

4 years

#Vietnam 's remarkable rise deserves more attention from #Australia via @FinancialReview

Vietnam's remarkable rise deserves more attention from Canberra

Vietnam’s response to COVID-19 has highlighted its competence as a country. It has unequivocally won the peace.

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@le2huong

5 years

#Vietnam just announced newest Defence White Paper. More #defence cooperation & attention to #SouthChinaSea . Confirms the #3Nos and adds 4th 'No': no use of force or threat of use of force. #defencewhitepaper

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@le2huong

1 year

A major milestone achieved! After 12 years of intensive negotiations, #Indonesia & #Vietnam have finally agreed on the #EEZ boundaries based on the #UNCLOS @jokowi Among outcomes of Pres Nguyen Xuan Phuc's state visit to 🇮🇩. #maritime #ASEAN #SouthChinaSea

Vietnam, Indonesia wrap up talks on exclusive economic zones

Analysts say the agreement may speed up Vietnam’s negotiations with the Philippines and Malaysia.

www.rfa.org

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@le2huong

4 years

#🇺🇲 Sec @SecPompeo to make an impromptu, stop-over, visit to #Vietnam .

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@le2huong

2 years

Excited to have a stellar panel w/ @lgflake , @charmwilloughby , @IainDHenry , @DrMichaelJGreen to discuss the "new faces of old alliances". Join us on 21/07 as we talk power transition in 🇰🇷🇵🇭🇦🇺 and their outlook on future of #alliances w/🇺🇸 @DLSUManila @ANU_SDSC @USSC @PerthUSAsia

Perth USAsia Centre

@PerthUSAsia

2 years

Join us online for @PerthUSAsia 's upcoming #webinar . Moderated by Principal Policy Fellow @le2huong , the panel will feature experts @lgflake , @IainDHenry , Dr Charmaine Misalucha-Willoughby & @DrMichaelJGreen . 🗓️Thursday 21 July 2022 💻Register below.

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@le2huong

5 years

Just spoke to @BBCWorld live on the significance of the @realDonaldTrump - Kim Jong Un second summit scheduled in #Vietnam later this month.

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