Russia’s Memory Diplomacy is Paying Dividends in Southeast Asia
Ian Storey
Russia is employing the selective use of history to further its goals in Southeast Asia.
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Out of the “Elektabilitas” Mire Comes the Push for Dynastic Power
Max Lane
The lack of real political difference among the various contenders for the top political job in Indonesia has paved the way for the culture of political dynasties to strengthen. Will this culture win out? The votes will tell.
Strengthening Cyber Resilience in Southeast Asia
Jassie H. Cheng|Mae Chow
ASEAN is not ready for the onslaught of future cyberattacks against its fast-growing internet market. Intra-regional differences complicate the search for an effective regional cybersecurity response.
Abdul Hadi Awang Enhances His Power as PAS President and Drives the Party to the Far-Right
James Chai
This Long Read examines how PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang consolidated his influence since 2015 to lead the party to its current political high.
Saving Myanmar’s Post-coup Economy: Strategic and Pragmatic Solutions
Aung Tun
Myanmar’s State Administration Council (SAC) regime has been unable to stem continuous economic woes since the February 2021 coup. However, the situation calls for balanced approach of supporting the democratic movement while advocating for policies that ameliorate the economic condition of Myanmar households.
Can Vietnam Reach Its Offshore Wind Power Goals?
Phan Xuan Dung
Vietnam has an impressive slew of offshore wind power projects on the drawing board. But due to various technical and legal constraints, the country is unlikely to hit the 6 gigawatt target by 2030.
China’s Belt and Road Forum: Pressing Ahead Without the West
Lye Liang Fook
The lack of Western representation at the recent Belt and Road Forum has strengthened China’s resolve to push ahead with the Belt and Road Initiative. Beijing is using the Forum as a vehicle to engage the developing world in a more concerted manner.
China-U.S. High-Level Dialogues: A Welcome Uptick but a Long Road Ahead
William Choong
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent meeting with U.S. President Joseph R. Biden in Washington indicates that high-level exchanges between the two powers are gaining momentum. But there is still a long way to go.
Indonesia’s EV Transformation: A Work in Progress
Manggi Habir
The Indonesian government is seeking to ramp up the adoption of electric vehicles on the country’s road. But several challenges remain.
Diversifying from Rice to Alternative Crops in Southeast Asia
Elyssa Kaur Ludher
It will be a tall order to effectively switch from rice to substitute grains but Southeast Asia owes it to its future generations to build up food security and crop resilience in the face of a changing climate.