Bill Hayton is a writer, analyst, and editor with a focus on current affairs and geopolitics in Southeast Asia and the South China Sea. He brings over 30 years of experience in TV and radio journalism, including a tenure as a producer and reporter at BBC News. Hayton is recognized as a geopolitical analyst and has a proven record of delivering rigorous analysis and shaping narratives.

A Cambridge-trained researcher, Hayton is the author of four internationally reviewed books on Asia.