Jack Sato

“My dad later headed up the counter narcotics effort in Afghanistan but by that point I was at uni. I would visit him for epic Afghan road trips.”

Hervé (inbetween his parents), in Seoul during the early 90s.

“Dad was just starting off as a junior professional officer with the UN Industrial Development Organisation,”

What are five flashpoints and world trends to watch? This article was originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age Explainer newsletter.

Check out the recent Age explainer on @lowyinstitute.bsky.social's Director of Research, Hervé Lemahieu, covering both his life story, and his world views.
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Is China Replacing the US as Thailand’s Main Security Partner? In both arms sales and joint military exercises, China has been rapidly catching up to – or even surpassing – the U.S., Thailand’s official ally.

Excited to write with Abdul Rahman Yaacob on this piece which presents a unique view on the rising defence role of China in Southeast Asia.

Indo-Pacific influence should be measured by your presence in the food court. 🇹🇼and 🇯🇵 are strongest performers - Xing Fu Tang, Din Tai Fung, Yoshinoya, Pepper Lunch. Notable mentions 🇸🇬 (Ya Kun Kaya Toast) & 🇦🇺 (Boost Juice) - while they are not catering to the masses they still have a unique role/menu

@jacksato.bsky.social and I write about about China’s economic influence in Southeast Asia looking at high speed trains in the region 🚂

Geopolitics and the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway Has the bullet train project strained the once tight relationship between Indonesia and China?

Delighted to work with @teepra.bsky.social again.
This time writing about her favourite topic - the Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Rail - for the @lowyinstitute.bsky.social's Interpreter.

The Fix: The Stans have it Your weekly Interpreter feature about issues, resources or helpful distractions that might otherwise be missed.

On Kazakhstan's Republic Day, my inaugural 'The Fix' article on the Central Asian countries has been released in the @lowyinstitute.bsky.social's Interpreter.