The disruption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed structural vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia’s energy systems, trade flows and wider economic resilience. It has also underscored that energy security is not only about access to fuel, but also about affordability, reliable infrastructure and resilient supply chains. As ASEAN economies pursue industrial growth and cleaner energy systems, they must navigate volatile markets, contested trade relationships and concentrated supply chains for critical technologies, components and materials.
This seminar examines how geopolitics is reshaping energy security in Southeast Asia, from maritime chokepoints and fuel affordability to the trade and supply-chain risks surrounding solar and other clean-energy technologies. Looking beyond immediate crisis management, the discussion asks how governments, businesses and regional institutions can build more diverse, flexible and resilient energy systems while maintaining affordability, supporting decarbonisation and safeguarding Southeast Asia’s economic competitiveness. This public, on-the-record seminar is jointly organised by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and the Asia Competitiveness Institute at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.