On 19th November 2025, MIMA hosted the Roundtable on U.S. Perspectives & Strategic Direction in the South China Sea at MIMA Board Room, Menara HLX. The Roundtable features Gregory Poling, Senior Fellow and Director, Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI), Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), United States as the presenter.
The session was enriched by commentaries from
- Dr. Ngeow Chow Bing, Director, Institute of China Studies, Universiti Malaya
- Prof. Vivian L. Forbes, Adjunct Research Fellow, The University of Western Australia & Distinguished Visiting Fellow, MIMA
Moderation was provided by Dr. Sumathy Permal, Senior Fellow, MIMA.
The discussion provided a valuable platform for open and strategic dialogue, strengthening understanding between U.S. and regional stakeholders on issues shaping the future of the South China Sea.
