Whose rules, whose order? ​​​​​​​ 

Southeast Asia and China’s growing power 



SYDNEY | LOWY INSTITUTE

Tuesday 16 June 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm AEDT

Southeast Asia's economic and geostrategic significance is on the rise, but China's expanding dominance and a more transactional United States are challenging the region's future. As Washington and Beijing force unwanted choices on Southeast Asia, regional states are struggling to defend the open and interconnected order that undergirds their security and prosperity. Join us to hear from international experts about how Southeast Asian countries are navigating China's growing power, increasing uncertainty from the United States, and a more fragmented global order.

The conversation will be moderated by the Lowy Institute's Richard McGregor and will include an audience Q&A.

Event Information

Tuesday 16 June 2026

12:15 pm for 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Lowy Institute

31 Bligh St, Sydney

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Richard McGregor
Richard McGregor
Lowy Institute
Senior Fellow for East Asia
Ja-Ian Chong
Dr Ja-Ian Chong
National University of Singapore
Associate Professor, Political Science