BGA Senior Adviser Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak argues that growing global disruption and waning great-power leadership have increased the need for greater cooperation among middle powers. He supports efforts to strengthen strategic autonomy and cross-regional partnerships but warns that leadership gaps, free-rider dynamics and pressure from the United States and China will make sustained collective action difficult.
(July 3, 2026)
BGA Global Trade and Economics Managing Director Nydia Ngiow examined the strategic importance of the Strait of Malacca in the wake of recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting how vulnerabilities at key maritime chokepoints can affect global trade, energy security and supply chains. Her analysis underscores the importance of monitoring geopolitical and security developments along critical shipping routes and understanding their implications for businesses and investors operating across interconnected global markets.
(July 5, 2026)
Ray and Jim speak with Kurt Campbell, former U.S. deputy secretary of state, on the future of U.S.-India relations, examining strategic autonomy, alliance-building, regional competition, defense diversification and how Washington…