Ben Bland

Ben Bland is the director of the Asia-Pacific program at Chatham House.

Articles by Ben Bland
A Chinese Navy ship with bow number 629 sails near Escoda Shoal, as seen during a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea on June 7.
A Chinese Navy ship with bow number 629 sails near Escoda Shoal, as seen during a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea on June 7.

Beijing’s Dominance of the South China Sea Is Not Inevitable This article has an audio recording

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Ben Bland, William Matthews
A mural depicts Indonesian President Joko Widodo with the network error message “404: Not found” covering his eyes.
A mural depicts Indonesian President Joko Widodo with the network error message “404: Not found” covering his eyes.

Has Joko Widodo’s Power Peaked in Indonesia?

Analysis
Ben Bland
Protesters hold placards and shout slogans as they take part in a rally against the extradition law outside the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong on May 4.
Protesters hold placards and shout slogans as they take part in a rally against the extradition law outside the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong on May 4.

Hong Kong is Set for a U.S.-China Showdown

Argument
Ben Bland
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Southeast Asia’s Economic Poster Child Is Stalling

Argument
Ben Bland
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