Michael Nguyen
Biography
Publications
Michael Nguyen is a former intern at the Lowy Institute and holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales. He was previously part of the Lowy Institute's Pacific Aid Map Team and was also a council member for the Australian Institute of International Affairs’ NSW branch. His research interests include South East Asian security and international internet policy.
Forging consensus in the South China Sea
By backing each other’s claims, a united Southeast Asian front would be difficult for Beijing to divide and conquer.
Vietnam’s 2020 strategy: a year of diplomatic force-multipliers
As chair of ASEAN and with a seat on the UN Security Council, Hanoi has a chance to turn regional attention its way.
The underappreciated value of Japanese aid in the Pacific
Japan has made a significant contribution to regional development, especially in managing lucrative fish stocks.
Dimly lit renewable energy initiatives for the Pacific
Population, technical capacity and economies of scale stand in the way to renewable energy in the region.
Exploring Taiwan’s aid to the Pacific
Per capita, Taiwan spends more than twice as much as China on Pacific aid.
