Mr Chong De Xian is an Associate Research Fellow in the Maritime Security Programme.
His research interests include the future of maritime security in ASEAN, with particular emphasis on the region’s naval and coast guard affairs, maritime cooperation and confidence-building measures in the Asia-Pacific, as well as great and middle power engagement and competition in Southeast Asia.
De Xian graduated with a MSc in International Relations from RSIS in 2017, and a BA in History (First Class Honours) from Nanyang Technological University in 2016. Prior to joining RSIS, he served as a naval officer with the Republic of Singapore Navy. De Xian is also a member of the Pacific Forum Young Leaders Program.
