Collin Koh

Dr. Collin Koh is a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS), a unit of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and an Expert Associate at ANU National Security College. His work bridges academic research, policy analysis, and professional military education.

His research concentrates on naval developments and security dynamics across the Indo-Pacific, with specialized focus on Southeast Asia. Core themes include maritime dispute management, naval modernization trends, and regional confidence-building measures. He maintains active engagement with geopolitical consultancies and international media.

Dr. Koh is currently developing a comprehensive database documenting naval capabilities, policy frameworks, and security incidents across 18 Indo-Pacific nations—extending research from his doctoral dissertation on comparative naval modernization.