Hunter Marston

Hunter Marston is a prominent expert in Southeast Asian geopolitics and security, currently serving as a Nonresident WSD-Handa Fellow at the Pacific Forum. He is also a PhD candidate in International Relations at the Australian National University (ANU), specifically in the Coral Bell School of Asia-Pacific Affairs. His doctoral research focuses on "Navigating Great Power Competition: Accounting for the Persistence of Hedging in Southeast Asia" .13

In addition to his academic pursuits, Marston holds various positions that reflect his expertise in the region:

• Adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University since June 2022.
• Associate at 9DashLine, an online platform dedicated to discussing Southeast Asian affairs, since March 2021.
• Former Senior Research Assistant at the Brookings Institution, where he contributed to significant studies on Southeast Asia .1

Marston has a strong publication record, with articles featured in major outlets like Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The New York Times, among others. His educational background includes a Master of Public Administration from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington and a Bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College .12