Morgan Michaels

Meia Nouwens talks with Veerle Nouwens, Executive Director of the IISS Asia, and Morgan Michaels, a Research Fellow on Southeast Asian Security. They delve into pivotal moments from the recent Shangri-La Dialogue, including US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s redefining ambitions for the Indo-Pacific. The trio discusses President Macron’s call for enhanced European-Asian ties and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's plea for global cooperation to maintain international stability. They also highlight security dynamics concerning Pacific Island states and the Myanmar crisis.