Jokowi’s (Worst) Reshuffle: A Loss for the Country But Does He Gain?
Yanuar Nugroho|Julia Lau
President Joko Widodo’s cabinet reshuffle last week was a calculated move to shore up his position rather than improve policy performance.
Articles
Why Cambodia Should Hedge by Engaging India More
Chanrith Ngin|Bunthorn Khath
Cambodia has become increasingly dependent on China and the West. It is high time for Phnom Penh to hedge by engaging India more.
Vietnam’s Suspension of Online Magazine: When Even the Compliant Are Not Safe
Dien Nguyen An Luong
Vietnam has suspended the licence of a popular news site which has largely been supportive of the party line. This does not augur well for other media, given their already precarious position.
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.
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.