Same Moon, Different Dates for Hari Raya (Again!)
Norshahril Saat
Some countries in Southeast Asia might end up celebrating Hari Raya on different dates, but this should not detract them from the higher goals of Ramadhan.
Articles
Making Sense of Cambodia’s Reaction to AUKUS
Chansambath Bong
Cambodia’s reaction to the trilateral nuclear-technology sharing deal between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States can best be described as lukewarm. It would be an oversimplification to say that AUKUS will have no adverse effects on Southeast Asia.
Thailand’s Right-Wing Parties: Keeping Democracy Close But Its Enemies Closer
Treethep Srisa-nga
Some democracy advocates may look to eradicating right-wing parties in the political landscape come the elections in May. But it should be noted that not all right-wing parties are harmful to democracy.
From Duterte’s “Pivot to China” to Marcos Jr.’s “Rebalance to the U.S.”?
Aaron Jed Rabena
Marcos Jr. appears to be setting the Philippines in a different direction where foreign policy is concerned but, like his predecessors, faces the challenge of navigating Sino-U.S. rivalry alongside Sino-Philippine maritime tensions in the South China Sea.
What’s Interesting about the Thai General Election is not Who Wins but What Comes After
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
Pheu Thai (PT), Thailand’s chief opposition party, looks certain to win the largest number of House seats in the upcoming general election on 14 May. But coming first in the poll does not guarantee PT the lead in forming a new government.
Fertiliser Security for Food Security in Southeast Asia: Going Local and Circular
Elyssa Kaur Ludher
Southeast Asia is highly dependent on a volatile global supply of synthetic fertilisers. Local fertiliser production by natural means, through novel innovations, offer more sustainable alternatives worthy of policy action.
Why ASEAN Appreciates Japan’s Nuanced Approach to Regional Order
Joanne Lin|William Choong
Japan’s foreign policy stance strikes the right tone in a region on alert for potential big power rivalry to worsen.
Anies Baswedan and the Elusive Endorsement of Nahdlatul Ulama
Syafiq Hasyim
In Indonesian politics, securing the support of the country’s largest mass Muslim organisation would be a jewel in the crown.
National Mandate Party (PAN)’s Tough Choice for 2024
Ahmad Najib Burhani
The traditional linkages between political parties and mass organisations where Indonesia’s moderate Muslims are concerned may be shifting, with consequences in and beyond 2024.
Anwar’s Coalition Government: Navigating Tricky Undercurrents
Khairy Jamaluddin
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has secured some breathing space after the passing of his maiden budget and a successful trip to Beijing. But he has dangerous undercurrents to navigate going into state elections.