Check out the @caglkyspp.bsky.social ‘s latest issue of Counterpoint Indo-Pacific! lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...

If your research fits, come join our great team!

Centre on Asia and Globalisation@caglkyspp.bsky.social · 2d ago

🔊 We're hiring! The Centre on Asia and Globalisation is looking for two qualified and motivated individuals to join our research team: • Research Fellow: lnkd.in/eKvMVSGD • Postdoctoral Fellow: lnkd.in/ekjK-QMi Application deadline: August 21, 2026

📢 New White Paper! @drmagomez.bsky.social compares how the recent US ban on Anthropic's Fable 5/Mythos 5 risks falling into the same trap as the 1990s Crypto Wars — when encryption export controls hurt US competitiveness and boosted foreign alternatives. www.hinrichfoundation.com/research/wp/...

US and Anthropic clash over AI governance echoes Crypto Wars | White paper | Hinrich Foundation

The US ban on Anthropic’s latest model in June, though eventually lifted, risk repeating history's mistakes rather than protecting US interests.

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I’ve got a new commentary with the Hinrich Foundation where I frame the challenges of regulating frontier AI with the Crypto Wars of the 1990s. Bottom line, governance headwinds will always appear unless key stakeholders are involved in the process. www.hinrichfoundation.com/research/wp/...

US and Anthropic clash over AI governance echoes Crypto Wars | White paper | Hinrich Foundation

The US ban on Anthropic’s latest model in June, though eventually lifted, risk repeating history's mistakes rather than protecting US interests.

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If you’re a PhDing political science and working on conflict (broadly defined), consider applying to our Conflict & Change PhD Workshop. Selected participants meet 20+ of the top PhD candidates in the field. Our keynote speaker will be Stathis Kalyvas. www.conflictandchange.org/phdworkshop2...

PhD workshop - call for papers — Conflict & Change

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Maduro is a brutal and oppressive dictator of Venezuela. Trump has no legitimate legal basis for military action against Venezuela under United States or international law. Both of those facts are simultaneously true.

📢 New article alert! Jassie Cheng, Byron Chong & @drmagomez.bsky.social uses the 2C1D framework (Collaboration, Contribution, Diversification) to show how Singapore navigates constraints to advance its AI strategy. Read the full article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Strategic choices for middle powers in developing AI capabilities: a case study of Singapore

Artificial intelligence (AI) features prominently in the competition between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, causing significant concern among Southeast Asian governments. As ...

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How do middle powers pursue #AI capabilities in a contentious international environment? In this latest article, Jassie Cheng, Byron Chong, and myself offer a framework, 2C1D (Collaboration, Contribution, and Diversification) to unpack this phenomenon. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Strategic choices for middle powers in developing AI capabilities: a case study of Singapore

Artificial intelligence (AI) features prominently in the competition between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, causing significant concern among Southeast Asian governments. As ...

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Op-Ed built around a project with @ghwinger.bsky.social and @laurensukin.bsky.social presents options on how to sustain US alliances in the the Indo-Pacific is out on @warontherocks.bsky.social warontherocks.com/2025/09/wash...

Washington’s Ironclad Commitments Are Rusting in the Indo-Pacific

The recent wave of meetings between U.S. officials and allies in the Indo-Pacific have been studies in the duality of American diplomacy under President

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A new article, “Allies and partners: US public opinion and relationships in the Indo-Pacific,” by @drmagomez.bsky.social (CAG), @ghwinger.bsky.social (University of Cincinnati), and @laurensukin.bsky.social (LSE), is out now. Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Allies and partners: US public opinion and relationships in the Indo-Pacific

Competition between China and the United States spurs renewed emphasis on security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. However, this development in security collaboration unfolds differently from the ...

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As great power competition in the Indo-Pacific intensifies, U.S. commitments to regional partners is under scrutiny. Our new article with @ghwinger.bsky.social & @laurensukin.bsky.social explores how the American public reacts to potential security crises. ⬇️ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Allies and partners: US public opinion and relationships in the Indo-Pacific

Competition between China and the United States spurs renewed emphasis on security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. However, this development in security collaboration unfolds differently from the ...

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I’ll be attending #IPSA 2025 World Congress from 12-16 July. Happy to catch up with folks over coffee if you’re around.

The Journal of Information Technology & Politics is calling for papers for a special issue on “Cyber-Conflict in the Indo-Pacific.” Deadline: 1 August. If you have any questions, reach out to our own @drmagomez.bsky.social‬, who’s co-editing this issue. think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

Consider submitting to our upcoming special issue with the Journal of Information Technology and Politics if you work on questions concerning #cyber #conflict in and around the #Indo-Pacific think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

Check out the 5th issue of the ASEAN Bulletin (Jan–Apr)! Explore the challenges of global economic shifts, progress in regional defence cooperation, and cultural exchange beyond Southeast Asia. Featuring insights by @drmagomez.bsky.social. #ASEANBulletin lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/publicat...

My new #ASEANBulletin piece on the promises and risks of #AI adoption within the defense sector in #SouthEastAsia @caglkyspp.bsky.social lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/publicat...

Great opportunity for scholars working on these questions! www.thehagueprogram.nl/news/2025-co...

The Hague Program News

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As painful as this could be, I am curious to see whether collective responses in Southeast Asia and other regions will surface.

The Diplomat@thediplomat.com · last yr.

Nine of the Southeast Asia's 11 nations have been hit with reciprocal tariffs that could devastate local industries – and create a strategic opening for China.

Keeping in mind the character of this administration, I wonder how much Manila values reassurances of U.S. commitment to the region.

The New York Times@nytimes.com · last yr.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used his first trip to Asia to try to reassure allies that the U.S. was committed to deterring Chinese "threats" to the region, while also defending his recent actions in disclosing American battle plans in a group chat.

My new op-ed on the challenges and prospects for cooperation on #cyber issues within #ASEAN is out! www.eastwestcenter.org/publications...

Cybersecurity for ASEAN: Many Opportunities and Challenges for Cyber Cooperation

As part of an Asia Pacific Bulletin special series on the state of cybersecurity in Southeast Asia, author Miguel Alberto Gomez explores ASEAN's efforts to address regional challenges.

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Why support #allies following severe #cybersecurity incidents? In this article, @ghwinger.bsky.social and I unpack the mechanisms that drive public support for embattled allies. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Answering the Call: Why Aid Allies in Cyber Conflict?

International alliances have incorporated cybersecurity within their collective security mandates, but would these commitments be honored if invoked? Key characteristics of cyber conflict, includin...

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Working on #economic #security in Southeast Asia? Check this workshop hosted by the @caglkyspp.bsky.social

Centre on Asia and Globalisation@caglkyspp.bsky.social · 2y ago

[Call for Papers] Abstract submissions are now open for the Revisiting #Economic Security in Southeast Asia workshop, organised by @caglkyspp.bsky.social. Abstract deadline: 17 January 2025. More details here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/news/det...

Individual preconceptions matter when it comes to public perceptions of #cybersecurity incidents. Read more in our latest paper 👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Fear over facts: how preconceptions explain perceptions of threat following cyberattacks

Why do cyberattacks elevate perceptions of threat even as they fail to generate truly destructive effects? We argue that people employ motivated reasoning to align cyberattacks with their preconcep...

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Working on #cyberconflict issues in the Indo-Pacific? Consider submitting to our workshop hosted by the @caglkyspp.bsky.social If you have questions, feel free to reach out.

Centre on Asia and Globalisation@caglkyspp.bsky.social · 2y ago

[Call for Papers] We would like to invite abstract submissions for the #Cyber Conflict: Lessons from the Indo-Pacific workshop, which will be held in Singapore on 14-15 Oct 2024. Deadline: 1 May 2024. More info: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/news/det...

Join us for an interesting discussion if you have the time! #EmergentTech

Centre on Asia and Globalisation@caglkyspp.bsky.social · 2y ago

Will ASEAN seek alignment or independence when pursuing emergent technologies? Join our Counterpoint SEA webinar on 12 Mar, where Elina Noor, Fitri Bintang Timur, Deryk Matthew Baladjay & Jassie Cheng will share their insights. @drmagomez.bsky.social will chair the event. cag-lkyspp.com/csa-webinar

Check out new research from Gregory Winger and @drmagomez.bsky.social . Using survey experiments they explore public opinion on alliance commitments and cyber defense. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Well this should be interesting. I will be on the panel tackling “Instituting International Cooperation for Effective Detection, Mitigation, and Response Measures in Cyber Space” #cyber globalnation.inquirer.net/225298/teodo...

Teodoro, top gov’t execs to join first major cybersecurity meet in 2024

In line with the government’s aim to bolster cybersecurity efforts, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., along with other key military and government officials, will meet for the first major conf...

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Merry Christmas everyone!

Do alliances matter following a cyber incident? In our forthcoming article at International Interactions, Greg Winger and I find that expertise and specific ally-aggressor dyads play a pivotal role in shaping preferences among US nationals participating in a survey experiment osf.io/preprints/so...

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