Don McLain GillLecturer

2 weeks ago | thinkchina.sg | Don McLain GillLecturer |De La Salle |Don Gill |Yu Zeyuan

The US is very much aware that its best bet is to invest in its security partnerships with allies that have the political will to punch above their weight in order to deter China’s aggression, says Manila-based analyst Don McLain Gill. While President Donald Trump’s foreign policy continues to generate scepticism among the US’s Western allies, a different picture is being painted in the Indo-Pacific, particularly concerning the security partnership between Manila and Washington.

1 month ago | thinkchina.sg | Don McLain GillLecturer |De La Salle |Don Gill |Lianhe Zaobao

Security negotiations between India and its Southeast Asian neighbours have stepped up in recent months, observes Philippines-based analyst Don McLain Gill. Flexible in its engagement strategies, India has found a role as an alternative security partner for countries in the region. The past decade has seen a more mature shift in New Delhi’s foreign policy towards Southeast Asia, indicating a greater understanding of Southeast Asian countries’ acute security concerns.