Reflections on ASEAN’s Special Envoys’ Efforts in Myanmar
Kasit Piromya
Kasit Piromya shares reflections on efforts made by ASEAN’s special envoys to Myanmar.
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Why is Timor-Leste Important for ASEAN?
João da Cruz Cardoso
João da Cruz Cardoso emphasises the strategic importance of Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN.
Trendy Indonesian Habib Rides the Waves Online
Ahmad Muhajir|Norshahril Saat
A young and energetic Indonesian preacher is reclaiming the moderate ground from conservatives, using a sublime mix of online propagation and accommodative views.
PAS and the Midterm Polls: Existential Challenge of Becoming a National Party
James Chai
In the coming state elections, Parti Islam SeMalaysia has ambitious plans to take ground in states it does not control. Taking the fight to the enemy, however, may necessitate a deeper examination of its own identity as an Islamist party.
Online Political Campaigning During Malaysia’s GE15: Blurred Lines
Amirul Adli Rosli
The advent of account-based influencers during Malaysia’s recent general election does not portend well for the country’s political landscape.
Digital Labour Platforms Must Provide Philippine Gig Workers a Fair Deal
Cheryll Ruth R. Soriano
The Philippines faces significant labour protection challenges amid a growing gig economy. It needs to outgrow consumer-focused regulations and address business risks being pushed down to at-risk workers.
Has ASEAN Lost It?
Bilahari Kausikan
Bilahari Kausikan exposes compounded global and internal crises that could make ASEAN irrelevant should it fail to act pragmatically.
Visioning ASEAN Post-2025 Through Storm-Clouds of Change
Elizabeth Buensuceso
Elizabeth Buensuceso provides an overview on the process and aspirations of envisioning the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision.
Southeast Asia Needs a Strong Vision on Climate-Resilient Economy
Prapimphan Chiengkul
Transitioning to climate-resilient economies in Southeast Asia requires fundamental rethinking on how we measure economic development, tackle economic inequality, and reform global economic governance.