My Expertise
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Southeast Asian politics and diplomacy
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ASEAN and regional institutions
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Australia–Southeast Asia relations
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Indo-Pacific strategic affairs
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Public diplomacy, soft power, strategic communications
Keywords
Biography
Dr Vu Lam is a political scientist and policy analyst specialising in Southeast Asian affairs and Indo-Pacific strategy. Author of 'Public Diplomacy in Vietnam' (Routledge, 2022), he writes regularly on regional diplomacy, trade and geopolitics. His analysis and commentary have appeared on leading policy outlets, including the Lowy Institute, the Diplomacy, East Asia Forum and AIIA. He has worked across research, policy and government...view more
Dr Vu Lam is a political scientist and policy analyst specialising in Southeast Asian affairs and Indo-Pacific strategy. Author of 'Public Diplomacy in Vietnam' (Routledge, 2022), he writes regularly on regional diplomacy, trade and geopolitics. His analysis and commentary have appeared on leading policy outlets, including the Lowy Institute, the Diplomacy, East Asia Forum and AIIA. He has worked across research, policy and government sectors.
My Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, University of New South Wales
Master of International Studies (Advanced), University of Queensland
My Awards
Dean's Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis
My Research Activities
My research focuses on Southeast Asian foreign policy, Indo-Pacific strategic affairs and Australia’s regional engagement. I am currently examining how regional middle powers respond to geopolitical volatility, with a particular focus on ASEAN, minilateral diplomacy, and trade governance.
My Research Supervision
Areas of supervision
Expressions of interest are welcome from prospective Honours, MPhil or PhD students working on topics related to Southeast Asia, Indo-Pacific strategy, or soft power and public diplomacy.
My Engagement
I engage regularly with government, media and academic audiences on issues of foreign policy, regional strategy and international development. My research and policy advice informs legislative debate and contributes to public understanding of Southeast Asia and Australia’s regional engagement.
ORCID as entered in ROS
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6537-4500