swap_horiz K. Shanmugam Alternatives

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Gareth Evans

Gareth Evans was a prominent Australian diplomat specializing in Asia Pacific affairs. He notably led Australia’s involv...

Asia Pacific Historical Multilateral Landmines

9.2 Excellent

2

S. Rajaratnam

S. Rajaratnam was a pivotal figure in Singapore’s early development. He served as the nation's first Minister for Foreig...

Cold War Asia Pacific Historical Singaporean Foreign Minister

9.1 Excellent

3

George Yeo

George Yeo was a Singaporean diplomat who notably shaped Asia Pacific relations throughout his career. As Foreign Minist...

Asia Pacific Historical Asean Multilateral

8.8 Great

4

Surin Pitsuwan

Surin Pitsuwan was a prominent Thai diplomat and academic who played a key role in Southeast Asian regional politics. He...

Asia Pacific Historical Thailand Multilateral

8.7 Great

5

Retno Marsudi

Retno Marsudi is an Indonesian diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2014 to 2024, makin...

Historical Asean Un Multilateral

8.7 Great

6

Vivian Balakrishnan

Vivian Balakrishnan is a Singaporean politician and diplomat who has served as the country's Minister for Foreign Affair...

Asia Pacific Current Asean Multilateral

8.3 Great

7

Hassan Wirajuda

Hassan Wirajuda is an Indonesian diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2001 to 2009 unde...

Historical Democracy Asean Multilateral

8.3 Great

8

Marty Natalegawa

Marty Natalegawa is an Indonesian diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2009 to 2014 under President S...

Historical Asean South China Sea Multilateral

8.1 Great

9

Julie Bishop

Julie Bishop is an Australian former politician who served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2013 to 2018 under t...

Asia Pacific Historical Multilateral Australian Foreign Minister

7.8 Good

10

Thongloun Sisoulith

Thongloun Sisoulith is a Lao politician who became president of Laos and general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutio...

Asia Pacific Historical Asean Multilateral

7.7 Good

11

Ong Keng Yong

Ong Keng Yong is a Singaporean diplomat who served as secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations fr...

Asia Pacific Singapore Historical Multilateral

7.6 Good

12

Alexander Downer

Alexander Downer is an Australian diplomat and former Liberal Party politician who served as minister for foreign affair...

Asia Pacific Historical Multilateral Australian Foreign Minister

7.5 Good

13

Don McKinnon

Don McKinnon is a New Zealand politician and diplomat affiliated with the National Party. He served as New Zealand's min...

Asia Pacific Historical Multilateral New Zealand Foreign Minister

7.5 Good

14

Teodoro Locsin Jr.

Teodoro Locsin Jr. is a Filipino diplomat, lawyer, and politician who served as the Philippines' Secretary of Foreign Af...

Historical Asean South China Sea Multilateral

7.4 Good

15

Nguyen Manh Cam

Nguyễn Mạnh Cầm is a Vietnamese diplomat and politician who served as Vietnam's minister of foreign affairs from 1991 to...

Historical Normalization Asean Multilateral

7.2 Good

16

Marise Payne

Marise Payne is an Australian Liberal politician and former senator for New South Wales. She served as minister for fore...

Asia Pacific China Quad Historical

7.1 Good

17

Hor Namhong

Hor Namhong is a Cambodian politician and diplomat who served as Cambodia's minister of foreign affairs and internationa...

Asia Pacific Historical Asean Multilateral

7.1 Good

18

Don Pramudwinai

Don Pramudwinai is a Thai diplomat and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2015 to 2023. He held t...

Asia Pacific Historical Asean Multilateral

6.6 Fair

19

Saleumxay Kommasith

Saleumxay Kommasith is a Laotian politician and diplomat who became Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos in 2016. He has...

Asia Pacific Historical Asean Multilateral

6.6 Fair

20

Wunna Maung Lwin

Wunna Maung Lwin is a Myanmar diplomat and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2016 during...

Asia Pacific Historical Asean Multilateral

5.5 Mediocre