Technology and Climate Adaptation: How to Fill the Gap
Phi Minh Hong
The adoption of digital technology can help Southeast Asian countries adapt to the effects of climate change.
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Indonesia’s Budget Stretched to Control a Pandemic and to Revive a Struggling Economy
Manggi Habir|Siwage Dharma Negara
A massive second wave of delta-variant infections has disrupted Indonesia’s economic growth trajectory. This complicates the government’s budget implementation and planning for 2022. While funds are sorely needed for social spending and economic programmes, fiscal prudence is critical to avoid any downgrading of Indonesia’s risk and debt ratings.
The 2022 Philippine Elections: Like Father, like Daughter-te
Aries A. Arugay
The son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos and the daughter of the current populist president Rodrigo Duterte are seeking to consolidate the power of their inter-dynasty alliance. The formation of an inter-dynasty alliance will have implications for the country’s political landscape for years.
The Future of Duterte’s Pivot to China: A Non-Defeatist Approach
Enrico V. Gloria
Duterte’s China pivot is at a crossroads. The upcoming May polls will give the leading presidential candidates some room to rethink the country’s China policy.
COP26 and Southeast Asia: Cop-outs and Take-Aways
Sharon Seah|Melinda Martinus|Ryan Wong
The conclusion of the 26th Conference of Parties in Glasgow has several implications for Southeast Asia.
How Much Longer Can Thailand’s Prime Minister Rule Before Reaching the Eight-year Limit?
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
A dispute has emerged over when Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha’s premiership will reach the constitutional limit.
Cambodia’s Chairing of ASEAN: The Heat is On
Joanne Lin
As the chair of ASEAN in 2022, Cambodia will have a lot to prove, be it on issues such as Myanmar, the South China Sea, and the grouping’s external relations.
Southeast Asia and the Major Powers: Climate Change and the Need For Shrewdness
Melinda Martinus|Sharon Seah
Although geopolitics is encroaching onto climate change discussions, a poll shows that Southeast Asians remain objective and pragmatic. Achieving climate goals in the region depends on realpolitik and ASEAN leaders’ shrewdness in tapping resources from all major powers.
Political Coalitions in Malaysia: Fluid, Fleeting and Fickle
Francis E. Hutchinson
Despite being part of the same coalition as the United Malays National Organisation at the national level, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia is contesting against the grand old party in the upcoming state elections in Malacca. This might well reflect a new normal in the country’s politics.