International attention on the Strait of Hormuz has prompted concern that the Strait of Malacca could be the next strategic global chokepoint. At the same time, tensions remain high in the Taiwan Strait in light of sustained Chinese military pressure and US President Donald Trump's recent meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing. Despite notable progress in negotiations for a Code of Conduct between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, the South China Sea remains a flashpoint for potential conflict. The Lowy Institute will host three international experts on Southeast Asia to discuss the prevailing tensions and the implications for the region and the world.

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