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Beyond US–China competition in Southeast Asia
Is the United States still competing effectively for influence? What are the constraints on China’s growing relationships with countries in the region?
This event launched the Lowy Institute’s new Southeast Asia Influence Index and featured a discussion between Lindsey W. Ford, Hoang Thi Ha, and the Lowy Institute’s Southeast Asia Program Director Susannah Patton, moderated by Research Director David Dutton.
Lindsey Ford
Lindsey W. Ford is the Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation America, a former Special Assistant to the President, and Senior Director for South Asia at the National Security Council from 2024 to 2025.
Hoang Ti Ha
Hoang Thi Ha is the Senior Fellow and Co-coordinator of the Regional Strategic and Political Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute (Singapore).
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Susannah Patton
Susannah Patton is Director, Asia Engagement at RMIT and a Nonresident fellow at the Lowy Institute.
David Dutton
Dr David Dutton is a former Director of Research.
