Originally launched in 2009, ASEAN Matters for America/America Matters for ASEAN explores the important and multi-faceted relationship between the United States and the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam).
This project consists of a printed publication, one-page summaries of every US state, outreach events across the US and ASEAN, and online articles, data visualizations, and information about the US-ASEAN relationship. The 5th edition of the ASEAN Matters for America publication was launched in 2021.
East-West Center
The East-West Center promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. Established by the US Congress in 1960, the Center serves as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange views, build expertise, and develop policy options. The Center’s Washington, DC office focuses on preparing the United States for an era of growing Asia Pacific prominence.
The Center is an independent, public, nonprofit organization with funding from the US government, and additional support provided by private agencies, individuals, foundations, corporations, and governments in the region.
The views expressed in articles by external contributors are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the East-West Center or any organization with which the author is affiliated.
Our Partners
ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute (formerly Institute of Southeast Asian Studies) is an autonomous organization established in 1968. It is a regional centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security, and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment. The Institute’s research programmes are grouped under Regional Economic Studies (RES), Regional Strategic and Political Studies (RSPS), and Regional Social and Cultural Studies (RSCS). The Institute is also home to the ASEAN Studies Centre (ASC), the Temasek History Research Centre (THRC), and the Singapore APEC Study Centre.
US-ASEAN Business Council
For over 35 years, the US-ASEAN Business Council has been the premier advocacy organization for US corporations operating within the dynamic Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), representing over 160 major companies. The Council's membership generates over $6 trillion in revenue and employs more than 13 million people globally. Members include the largest US companies conducting business in ASEAN, and range from newcomers to the region to companies that have been working in Southeast Asia for over 100 years. The Council has offices in: Washington, DC; New York, NY; Bangkok, Thailand; Hanoi, Vietnam; Jakarta, Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; and Singapore.
US-ASEAN Business Council members contributed toward this initiative:
Project Staff
Director: Satu Limaye, PhD
Coordinators: Caitlin Brophy & Michele Helen Reyes
Publication Additional Research and Support: Isabel Ayala, Natasia Engeline, Kyoko Imai, Angus Lam, Patrick Madaj, Clayton Russo, Matthew Sullivan, Ross Tokola, Lam Tran, Peter Valente, Sarah Wang, Kristin Wilson, Ryan Woock
ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute publication staff: Choi Shing Kwok, Director; Sharon Li-Lien Seah, Coordinator; Melinda Martinus, Pham Thi Phuong Thao, Farah Nadine Seth, Qiu Jiahui, Kevin Neo
US-ASEAN Business Council publication staff: Alexander C. Feldman, President; Bernard Baskin, Coordinator; Ambassador Michael Michalak, Marc Mealy, Elizabeth Dugan, Hai Pham, Marcella Suwandhi, Dylan Kean, Ryan DelGaudio