One Piece Flag, Multiple Protests
Eugene Mark|Panarat Anamwathana
Political symbols used in recent protests in Indonesia have underscored a paradox: the more authorities tried to diminish their use, the more power they derived.
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The Gender Dimension in ASEAN–Canada Relations: A Beacon of Hope
Mutiara Indriani|Bernadette P. Resurrección|Cynthia Couette
ASEAN and Canada should seize the present opportunity to champion democracy and gender equity — and to follow through with meaningful action.
Social Media and Southeast Asian Youth’s Solidarity Beyond Borders
Panarat Anamwathana|Iim Halimatusa’diyah
The ingenuity of Southeast Asian youth in sending food and aid through delivery applications to support protestors in recent Indonesian demonstrations underscores their desire for solidarity in a digital age. Their actions may shift our region’s collective conscience.
Political Hurdles in Malaysia’s Vape Ban Plans
Adib Zalkapli
It is uncertain if Malaysia will succeed in banning vapes, given the politics behind the issue.
Malaysia’s Ongoing Opposition Leadership Struggle: Spoiled for Choice?
Khairy Jamaluddin
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Malaysia’s political parties are seeking to anoint their respective prime ministerial candidates. This obsession risks missing the forest for the trees.
‘Pride’ and Online Prejudice: Not All Aboard Malaysia’s Keretapi Sarong (Sarong Train)
Sharifah Afra Alatas
What began as a celebration of local and cultural diversity nine years ago in Malaysia’s Klang Valley has been marred by online detractors who may reflect a sharpening of ideological and political attitudes in the country.
Anutin’s Hybrid Cabinet: Compromise and Control in Thai Politics
Natchapat Amorngul|Suthikarn Meechan
The new Thai Cabinet does not mark a political transformation. Rather, it is a managed bargain that safeguards the conservative order.
From Defensive to Dynamic: Vietnam’s Thirty-Year Journey in ASEAN
Hoang Thi Ha|Pham Thi Phuong Thao
This Long Read reviews the historical significance of Vietnam’s ASEAN accession and examines how Vietnam’s approach to ASEAN has evolved in tandem with its national development, shifting security outlook, and institutional maturation over the past three decades.
Digital Literacy Vital for Enhancing ASEAN’s Digital Integration Agenda
Kristina Fong Siew Leng
To achieve the grand goal of regional digital integration, ASEAN would need to up the level of digital literacy among its citizens.
Malaysia’s Royal Rendezvous in Russia: Reasons and Rationale
Francis E. Hutchinson|Isabelle Chua
The Malaysian King’s visit to Russia makes sense through the lenses of military procurement, foreign policy, and domestic sentiments.