Outreach & Engagement

Media

Professor Thayer is a sought-after commentator on Southeast Asian security, Vietnamese politics, and the South China Sea. He contributes regularly to international media, think-tanks, and policy forums.

Regular Contributions
Media Affiliations

Regular Outlets

The Diplomat

Regular contributor on Southeast Asian politics and security (2013–present)

Radio Free Asia

Editorial Consultant and Columnist (2014–present)

ANI e-Newsletter (Australian Naval Institute)

Policy commentary on maritime security and South China Sea developments

Vietnam Law & Legal Forum / Thế Giới & Việt Nam

Op-eds on UNCLOS, maritime disputes, and Vietnam's legal posture

Hanoi Times

Expert commentary on South China Sea and Vietnam-China relations

Diplomat Risk Intelligence

Consultant and contributor (2019–present)

Memberships & Associations

Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA)

Member

Australian National Committee · CSCAP

Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (1996–present)

Royal United Services Institution (RUSI)

Member

Australia-Vietnam Young Leaders Dialogue

Advisory Board Member (April 2018–present)

Maritime Security Research Group

Member, UNSW Canberra (2019–present)

Editorial Service
Editorial Boards

Contemporary Chinese Political Economy and Strategic Relations

International Journal (2015–present)

International Journal of China Studies

February 2014–present

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

2015–present

Russian Journal of Vietnamese Studies

Moscow (2017–present)