Great Power Politics: Sino-American-Russian Geopolitical Rivalry in Southeast Asia

We cordially invite you to our upcoming lecture titled: “Sino-American-Russian Geopolitical Rivalry in Southeast Asia”. Join us as Associate Professor Dulyapak Preecharush explores the power dynamics between the U.S., China, and Russia in this crucial region.

8. 4. 2025 (16:30)

Language: English Institute of International Relations (Nerudova 257/3, Malá Strana, 118 00 Praha 1)

The Southeast Asian region has witnessed a dynamic geopolitical competition among the world's "great powers" - the US, China, and Russia. These three states played a vital role in regional rivalry in the Cold War era. Today, they are all seeking to extend their influence in this region. What do American, Chinese and Russian spheres of influence look like? And how are regional states navigating the complex landscape of great power politics?

In this lecture, the audience will learn about the great power rivalry in Southeast Asia. Three different domains are examined to capture the complex nature of Sino-American-Russian geopolitical rivalry:

Great powers' national interests and spheres of influence
Strategic competition in continental and maritime Southeast Asian space
Regional states' foreign policy orientation in the context of great power politics

Please register for the event below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dr Dulyapak Preecharush is an Associate Professor of Southeast Asian Studies at Thammasat University, the President of the Association of Regional Studies (Thailand) and an Adviser on Myanmar Affairs at the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council (APC). He specialises in Southeast Asian politics, International Relations, and major power dynamics in the region.