SOUTHEAST ASIA PEACE INSTITUTE
Working with communities, leaders, and institutions to
end violent conflict.
Our Mission
Southeast Asia Peace Institute (SEAPI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, mitigating, and resolving violent conflict in Southeast Asia. SEAPI works with regional institutions, civil society, and governments to promote the emergence of peaceful, stable, and just societies.
SEAPI produces research and policy analysis to inform the work of policymakers and frontline peacebuilders alike. We conduct training and accompaniment for key stakeholders from across the region and convene diverse stakeholders to seek non-violent resolution to conflict.
Our work aims to
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Combat drivers of conflict such as crime, injustice, and poverty.
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Support the emergence of representative, responsive, and inclusive governance.
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Convene dialogues to mitigate or resolve violent conflict.
Key Personnel
Andrew Wells-Dang
Southeast Asian Politics and Civil Society
Dr. Andrew Wells-Dang is a leading international specialist in the politics and society of
mainland Southeast Asia.
Brian Harding
Asia Policy and Regional Relations
Brian Harding is a leading expert on Southeast Asia with nearly twenty years of experience working on U.S.- Southeast Asia relations at top institutions in Washington, D.C.
Public Policy and Peacebuilding
Linh Nguyen is a researcher and practicioner with more than a decade of experience in diplomacy, humanitarian programming, and policy advocacy cross Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific. Her work focuses on war legacy reconciliation, migration, and public diplomacy.
Rachel Vandenbrink
Southeast Asian Peace and Security
Rachel Vandenbrink is a policy professional with more than a decade of experience working on peace and security issues across Southeast Asia.
Board of Directors
Maureen Aung-Thwin | Sean Turnell | Bridget Welsh | Zali Win
