Susannah Patton
Susannah Patton is a prominent expert in Southeast Asian affairs, serving as the director of the Southeast Asia program at the Lowy Institute, a leading think tank based in Australia. Her research and analysis focus on the geopolitical dynamics in the region, particularly in the context of US-China relations and their implications for Southeast Asian countries. Patton is known for her insights into how these nations navigate their interests amid the rivalry between major powers, emphasizing their desire for agency and the complexities of regional cooperation and competition.
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Susannah Patton is a South-East Asia expert who comments on the stability of Indonesia-Australia relations.
Australia says ‘no country is more important’ to it than Indonesia. But is this really true?
Australia· 2026-02-14
Susannah Patton said while Hegseth’s speech would be well-received by allies including Australia and Japan.
Richard Marles backs Pete Hegseth after China warningAustralia· 2025-05-31
Susannah Patton emphasized the importance of Albanese's visit to Indonesia.
Anthony Albanese set to land in a changed and changing IndonesiaAustralia· 2025-05-12
Susannah Patton, head of the Southeast Asia program at the Lowy Institute, discussed the economic ties between Southeast Asia and China.
China als verantwortungsvolle Grossmacht: Xi Jinping in Südostasien
Switzerland· 2025-04-18
Susannah Patton expects Xi to continue portraying the US as 'a partner which is unreliable [and] protectionist'.
China's Xi urges Vietnam to oppose 'bullying' as Trump mulls more tariffs
United Kingdom· 2025-04-15
Susannah Patton discusses the competitive dynamics among South-East Asian countries.
Xi Jinping’s neighbourly charm offensive touches a raw nerveAustralia· 2025-04-15