Barrett Bingley is one of the Indo-Pacific's most distinctive voices on geoeconomics and strategic affairs — bridging Canada's national interest with Asia's evolving security and economic architecture from his base in Singapore.
His career has unfolded across the region over two decades, including seventeen years in Hong Kong and earlier periods in Indonesia and New Zealand, grounding his analysis in deep, first-hand knowledge of Asia's political economies and strategic cultures.
As Asia Regional Director at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, he leads research and engagement spanning international trade, energy geopolitics, and Track 1.5 diplomacy. His commentary appears regularly in Fortune, CBC, CNA, Money FM Singapore, and leading Asian media.
Prior to APF Canada, Barrett was Head of Growth Partnerships for Economist Impact across Asia-Pacific. He previously served as Senior Policy Advisor to Canada's Foreign and Trade Ministers on Asia strategy, trade, and security. A Commonwealth Scholar, his published work spans energy security, South China Sea piracy, CPTPP trade architecture, and Canada's strategic positioning in the Indo-Pacific.
