The Code of Conduct for the South China Sea: Movement in lieu of Progress
Ian Storey
Observers following the long saga surrounding negotiations on the Code of Conduct for the South China Sea should not be faulted if they feel a sense of déjà vu.
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Jokowi’s Manoeuvres in Defiance of Megawati Aimed at Consolidating Future Position
Max Lane
How does an outgoing president secure his political future without the usual party mechanism?
Malaysia’s 2023 State Elections: Projections and Scenarios
Ong Kian Ming
This Long Read uses the results of the 15th General Election (GE15) held in 2022 to project the possible outcomes in the upcoming state elections, through the use of various scenarios. A key question for the upcoming polls is the extent to which supporters of former political rivals Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) will “transfer” their votes to each other in the upcoming state elections.
Can Indonesia Ensure That ASEAN Remains in the Driver’s Seat?
Joanne Lin
Joanne Lin looks at what the recent ASEAN High-Level Meetings have achieved and if ASEAN can indeed play a regional leadership role under Indonesia’s Chairmanship.
A Divided ASEAN Cannot Help Myanmar’s People
Moe Thuzar|Sharon Seah
Moe Thuzar and Sharon Seah examine ASEAN's latest response to the Myanmar crisis arising from the 56th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting.
Pita (and the People) Versus the Powers that Be
Napon Jatusripitak
Pita Limjaroenrat has failed to secure approval as Thailand’s next prime minister. This underscores the stark reality: leaders in Thailand are not elected by the will of the people, but permitted to rise to power with the support or at least the acquiescence of the conservative establishment.
Middle-Power Diplomacy: Decoding Vietnam’s Recent Diplomatic Endeavours
Nguyen Khac Giang
Vietnam’s continued engagement with regional middle powers such as India and South Korea enhances its autonomy in a time of intensified great power competition between China and the U.S.
Yoon’s Realignment with the US: Will ASEAN be Relevant for ROK?
Ratih Indraswari|Melinda Martinus
Ratih Indraswari and Melinda Martinus analyse South Korea’s foreign policy direction and engagement with ASEAN under President Yoon Suk Yeol’s leadership.
NATO Expansion Does Not Justify Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Daljit Singh
Apologists for the Russian invasion of Ukraine lay the blame on NATO’s eastward expansion. But Russian discomfort over the expansion cannot justify its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
How the Nine-Dash Line Undermines China’s Economic Interests in Vietnam
Le Hong Hiep
China’s controversial nine-dash line claim to the South China Sea is creating problems for its businesses operating in Vietnam.