Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury

Sep 27, 2024 | scmp.com | Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury

The domestic narratives employed by the United States and China in framing their technology competition reveal starkly different approaches and underlying strategic objectives. The US consistently portrays the competition as a catalyst for domestic renewal and a critical national security imperative. This narrative is built on several interconnected themes that resonate with American values and concerns. At the forefront is the emphasis on job creation and economic revitalisation.

May 6, 2024 | lowyinstitute.org | Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury

Japan, the closest US ally in Asia, was in the crosshairs during Donald Trump’s presidency, despite efforts by the late prime minister Shinzo Abe to cultivate a close relationship with the mercurial US leader. Renowned for questioning their relevance and contributions of allies, in 2019 Trump the US-Japan alliance, stating Japan took advantage of the treaty. Trump is making about alliance partners failing to spend enough on defence in his bid to reclaim the White House.

Mar 12, 2024 | international.thenewslens.com | Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury

What you need to know Following Taiwan's 2024 general elections, several South Asian countries endorsed China's claim to Taiwan, indicating Beijing's ability to use its economic and political influence to control the discourse surrounding Taiwan.

Mar 9, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury |Rebecca Sta Maria |Sinclair Dinnen |Dyna Phon

Cambodia runs on both renewable and non-renewable energy, a mix of hydropower, solar and biomass followed by coal and fuel oil. The share of renewables is forecasted to grow in 2024 but may not keep up with demand. Nuclear power offers the potential to help the country overcome environmental regulations and climate trends, but Cambodia is still a long away from a viable nuclear energy program. In 2020, Phnom Penh enacted a on dam development along the Mekong River and pledged to stop adding .

Mar 8, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury |Rebecca Sta Maria |Sinclair Dinnen |Denghua Zhang

Following Taiwan’s general elections in January 2024, where the Democratic Progressive Party won a third term, South Asian countries released a range of statements supporting China’s claim that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, and on upholding ‘One China’ principle. The outpour of support showcases Beijing’s use of economic and political influence in the region to control the discourse over Taiwan.