Thai-Cambodian Crisis Has Given the Thai Military a Boost
Paul Chambers
The latest Thai-Cambodian border dispute has given the Thai military the upper hand as it pertains to civil-military relations.
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Does Indonesia’s New Capital City, Nusantara, Fit into the President’s Long-Term Vision?
Yanuar Nugroho|Julia Lau
Concerns exist over the Prabowo administration's commitment to Nusantara's development, given its other priorities, unmet investment targets, and uncertainties surrounding coordination, transparency, and long-term vision.
Indonesia’s Sound Horeg Economy: Freedom of Expression Versus Public Health and Order
A'an Suryana
How do you solve a problem like loud music?
Information as Ammunition: How the Thai-Cambodian Border Clash Became a Cyber War
Surachanee Sriyai
The Thai-Cambodian border dispute has seen the use of information warfare on both sides.
Rooted in Community: Bridging Gaps in Mangrove and Peatland Conservation
Gauri Sasitharan
Gauri Sasitharan argues that, in the absence of strong legal protections for mangrove and peatland conservation in ASEAN, grassroots communities are emerging as the region’s most important stewards of these ecosystems.
The Critical Impact of Extreme Heat on Rice Production in Southeast Asia
Elyssa Kaur Ludher
Extreme temperature and heat stress poses an increasingly critical threat to rice production and food security in Southeast Asia, with far-reaching consequences for the region’s economy, society, and environment.
What the Weak Must Suffer: Indonesia’s High-Cost Trade Deal with the US
Maria Monica Wihardja|Siwage Dharma Negara
A fast deal is not necessarily a good deal if Indonesia strikes an unequal trade bargain to avoid higher tariffs.
Malaysia Must Address Ailing Security of its Ageing Society
Lee Hwok-Aun
Malaysia’s retirement fund system is ailing and will not serve the retirement needs of the populace adequately. It is time to consider a basic pension scheme.
Musa Aman Redux: Disquiet and Apathy in East Sabah
Vilashini Somiah
The return of Musa Aman to Sabah’s politics underscores the fact that, as time moves on, little has changed in the state’s political culture of patronage and corruption.
Why Students from China Are Picking Malaysia over Traditional Destinations
Koh Sin Yee
Mainland Chinese student numbers in Malaysian universities have surged recently, driven by affordability, proximity, and cultural familiarity, as well as restrictions in traditional study destinations such as the US.