Astrotourism in Southeast Asia
Charmaine Leong
Charmaine Leong explores the rise of Astrotourism in Southeast Asia and its imperative for scientific advancement.
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Circular Economy for ASEAN’s Sustainable Future
Patree Witoonchart|Kannika Thampanishvong
Patree Witoonchart and Kannika Thampanishvong draw lessons from the implementation of Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green Economy and how ASEAN countries can envision their circular economies.
Thailand’s Policy Towards A Post-Coup Myanmar
N. Ganesan
Thailand’s proximity to Myanmar means that its foreign ministry is singing a different and more positive tune on Myanmar from the rest of ASEAN. Whether the notes clash against the larger symphony remains to be seen.
Not Yet the End of the World: Tackling Malaysian Muslim Millenarianism in the Age of Social Media
Amirul Adli Rosli|Nur Syafiqah Mohd Taufek
Although millenarian movements are not new in Malaysia, their recent public presence is marked by savvy and creative social media strategies. Their content is easily accessible and well disseminated within and beyond national borders. This Long Read argues deeper sociological studies to better understand the various social conditions behind their popularity.
The Global Civilisation Initiative: Are ‘Asian Values’ Back with a Chinese Vengeance?
Hoang Thi Ha
Through its Global Civilisation Initiative, China argues that there are different paths to modernity. While such a view might resonate with Southeast Asian countries, one should not presume that they will jump on the GCI bandwagon.
PDI-P Nominates Ganjar Pranowo as Its Presidential Candidate: What’s Next?
Made Supriatma
Indonesia’s largest political party has finally ended the speculation on whom it will back for 2024’s presidential race. Game on.
China’s “Model” Relationship with Southeast Asia: Significance and Limitations
Lye Liang Fook
China’s “model” relationship with Southeast Asia has the effect of constraining the foreign policy options of these countries by prescribing the elements it would like to see in the relationship. A more realistic approach is for countries to grow their ties based on each country’s national interests.
Where to Grow From Here? MUDA’s Struggles in Muar, and Beyond
Kevin Zhang|James Chai
MUDA, a youth-based party in Malaysia, seeks greater recognition from Pakatan Harapan. However, the recent general election outcome in Muar, MUDA’s sole parliament win, shows the limits of the party’s traction, notably among Malay youth.
Going Beyond Commitments: Learning Sustainability Financing from the G20
Maria Monica Wihardja
Maria Monica Wihardja provides an overview of how Indonesia spearheaded the G20 Sustainability Financing initiatives and how ASEAN can learn from that experience.
The Diminishing Role of ASEAN in the Myanmar Crisis
Gwen Robinson
Gwen Robinson looks at the evolving crisis in Myanmar and highlights the diminishing role of ASEAN as the international community runs out of patience.