The Build-Out is StoneBench’s new monthly bulletin on the infrastructure of the digital economy—critical minerals, chips, energy and the supply chains that carry them. This first edition examines the era of chokepoints, and how Asia is responding
Cargo & Capital is StoneBench’s new monthly bulletin on how geopolitics and policy are redrawing Asia’s trade, capital and wealth flows. This first edition examines the Hormuz Shock—and the gold rushes, capital flight and realignments it has set in motion
In the global rush to secure critical minerals supply and rare earth supply chains, ASEAN has entered the limelight as an alternative source, a new position that could position the region as a new geopolitical powerbroker, but at what cost? This paper by Samantha Cheh, senior editor at StoneBench, explores how these shifting dynamics could have a transformative impact on the region
An interview with Andrew Cainey, RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security and Co-founder of the UK National Committee on China
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is at an inflection point. This StoneBench white paper, written in partnership with Public Policy Advisory Asia, looks at the challenges ASEAN faces, and provides strategic recommendations
An interview with Michael Walsh, executive director of Pacific Basin Economic Council and managing director, Aer Mobi
The tariff tantrums of the past weeks might have shaken the global economy, but their true impact will be seen in a pivotal shift in global power dynamics
Donald Trump’s administration seems to be unaware that modern day Indonesia is in many ways an American creation
Security concerns aside, Trump's re-election as president will impact the fortunes of Asian economies in more ways than one
The Global South is gaining currency once again. This StoneBench white paper looks at why, and what its implications could be on global policymaking.