Thai Provincial Politics Remain Local
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
The Progressive Movement stalled in provincial elections.
Articles
Indonesia’s Regional Elections: Jokowi’s About-Face on Oligarchy
Made Supriatma
Indonesia’s recent regional elections were generally successful. But they have also unmasked an interesting development – the pursuit of oligarchy by a president who was once dead set against it.
Southeast Asian Youth on Climate Change: A Force to be Harnessed for the Greater Good
Qiu Jiahui
Youths in Southeast Asia are active in climate change advocacy, but more can be done so that they are to be equipped to tackle an existential challenge.
Anti-Chinese Sentiment or Mere Labour Dispute?
Leo Suryadinata
A recent demonstration against a Chinese nickel company in Southeast Sulawesi could be a labour dispute – or something more.
Jokowi’s Opportune and Forward-Looking Cabinet Change
Manggi Habir
The end-of-year cabinet reshuffle sets the stage for the 2022 Jakarta gubernatorial election.
The Value(s) of Palm Oil
Patrick O'Reilly|Helena Varkkey|Shofwan Al Banna Choiruzzad|Rory Padfield
The EU-Southeast Asia palm oil dispute pits consumers’ environmental values against producers’ economic development and poverty alleviation ones.
Covid-19 Reaches Myanmar’s Armed Periphery: A Silver Lining?
Andrew Ong
Covid-19 has reached Myanmar’s autonomous regions. But the Wa Region’s militarised nature and access to Chinese assistance might prove valuable in the fight against the pandemic.
How the Milk Tea Alliance Has Succeeded, and Why It May Fail
Jasmine Chia|Scott Singer
The Milk Tea Alliance has made waves, even in the physical world. But its impact will be capped by authoritarian governments across the region.
The “Indo-Pacific” is Here to Stay
Daljit Singh
While the aspirational adjectives that prefix it may change, the Indo-Pacific will better reflect the strategic geography of the new era of great power contestation.