Manoj Kewalramani
Sino-Indian relations have languished in a state of suspended animation for four years. A return to stability in the relationship would require, at the least, sustained high-level engagement.
Sharifah Afra Alatas|Norshahril Saat
A leading opposition figure in Malaysia has resorted to firing deprecatory epithets at the administration led by Anwar Ibrahim. The reality is that that the Malay portmanteau “jadong” could apply to politicians of all stripes.
Elyssa Kaur Ludher
In line with their climate change plans, Southeast Asian countries need to mitigate carbon emissions in their agrifood systems.
Benjamin Y.H. Loh|Sarah Ali
Malaysia’s online and offline support for Palestine in light of the 7 October 2023 attacks seems to indicate a dualism in solidarity— voluble support for the Palestinian cause juxtaposed with opposition to taking in Palestinian refugees and asylum seekers.
Siwage Dharma Negara|Maria Monica Wihardja
Indonesian Millennials and Gen-Z would like their next president to create jobs, eradicate poverty and combat corruption. While personality dominates the Indonesian election, policy platforms will impact the country’s future – and may tilt the election outcome.
Francis E. Hutchinson
The controversial halving of Najib Razak’s 12-year sentence appears to be a boon to multiple stakeholders.
Ian Storey
Vietnam needs to upgrade its ageing fighter fleet. But it faces a list of less than optimal options.
Napon Jatusripitak|Mathis Lohatepanont
Political tensions in Thailand have escalated following a court ruling that could potentially lead to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party over charges stemming from its campaign to amend the country's lèse majesté law.
Iim Halimatusa’diyah|Yoes C. Kenawas|Fikri Fahrul Faiz
Political dynasties are prevalent in Indonesia and many new democracies, with regressive effects, but recent research finds that Indonesian university students are averse to political dynasties. Critical and well-informed youth can be agents of change in strengthening democracy.
Hoang Thi Ha|Aries A. Arugay
Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to strengthen maritime cooperation in the South China Sea. Digging deeper, however, the two countries are taking distinct approaches in countering the Chinese coercion in the maritime area.