Why UNCLOS Matters to Singapore and the World
Tara Davenport
Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the significance of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982) with NUS Assistant Professor of Law, Dr Tara Davenport.
Articles
Girt by Sea, and by the Law of the Sea: Why UNCLOS Matters to Australia
Camille Goodman
As a nation which possesses the world’s third largest maritime domain, Australia has benefited tremendously from UNCLOS. Given that multilateralism has come under attack in recent years, the Convention will continue to be significant to middle powers like Australia.
Islamic Studies and Intellectualism in Indonesia: Remembering Professor Azyumardi Azra
Norshahril Saat|Syafiq Hasyim
Islamic scholars and Indonesia’s public alike mourn the untimely passing of Azyumardi Azra, a leading light in Islamic intellectual discourse at home and abroad.
The State of Southeast Asia’s Green Recovery Post Covid-19
Melinda Martinus|Sharon Seah
Despite the high levels of interest in green investments in the region, some ASEAN countries are wavering in their commitments to clean energy transition.
Ending Our Toxic Relationship with Coal
Mirza Sadaqat Huda
The recently published 2022 Southeast Asia Climate Outlook indicates a growing consensus on ending coal consumption. But perceptions vary across countries, socio-economic classes and education levels of respondents.
Thailand’s New Electoral System: More Freedom of Choice, With a Catch
Napon Jatusripitak
Thailand’s new electoral system, which will be used in the next general elections, will yield more freedom of choice for voters. It will, however, put smaller parties at a disadvantage.
Unifying Halal Product Certification: ASEAN’s Challenge
Faegheh Shirazi
Halal certification for certain food and drink products is a tricky area and universal standards should be set to better reflect halal consumer needs and religious principles.
Searching for Keys as the Kyat Goes Out of Kilter
Khine Win
The Central Bank of Myanmar's responses have failed to prevent rapid currency depreciation or alleviate the balance of payment situation, which has worsened due to increased capital outflows and decreased foreign direct investment. The stoppage of foreign loans and donations has also compounded Myanmar's fiscal troubles.
Southeast Asia a Key Link in Renewable Energy Supply Chain Resilience
Prapimphan Chiengkul
Southeast Asia has an important role to play in the diversification of the world’s renewal energy needs and helping to ensure that politics does not get in the way of progress.
Fuel Price Rises in Indonesia: A Challenge to Stay the Course
Max Lane
The Indonesian government has argued that there is a strong case for increasing prices for fuel. Given that fuel prices are a politically sensitive issue, it remains to be seen whether the government will be about to ride out the storm.