Understated and Sometimes Contentious: A Perspective on the US-Australia Alliance in Southeast Asia

Dr. Ja Ian Chong, Associate Professor of Political Science at National University of Singapore, explains that "[the] Australian-United States alliance is probably one of the most under-appreciated and misunderstood security partnerships in Southeast Asia," and it "helps undergird the status quo in Southeast Asia." The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect East-West Center policies or positions.