Could Vietnam Deploy a Social Credit System Like in China?
Nicolas Lainez
While Vietnam offers a favourable authoritarian environment, the inherent political risks may preclude its introduction.
Articles
Pushing Back Against China’s Digital Order
Charles Dunst
Digital rivalry in Southeast Asia goes well beyond the choice of 5G providers.
A Duterte-Democrat President Redux?
Malcolm Cook
A Biden Administration will see strong headwinds as it pertains to Washington’s relations with Manila.
RCEP and Intra-ASEAN Trade
Shankaran Nambiar
ASEAN Centrality would not be very meaningful if intra-ASEAN trade remains shallow.
Policymakers' View
ASEAN-Australia Partnership Amid the Pandemic: Deepening Ties in Challenging Times
Will Nankervis
During the Covid-19 crisis, Australia has doubled down on its support for ASEAN centrality in the Indo-Pacific. The ASEAN-Australia partnership has emerged stronger than ever.
Opening-up Travel in Southeast Asia: Blowing Bubbles Into Balloons
Jayant Menon
Quarantine-free travel in Southeast Asia is unlikely anytime soon, but regional countries can double efforts to move travel bubbles into bigger travel balloons.
Policymakers' View
US Indo-Pacific Command: Standing with Allies and Partners Amid the Pandemic
Philip S. Davidson
In this special contribution to Fulcrum, Admiral Philip Davidson, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, stresses that the US’ largest geographic combatant command will continue to work with allies and partners across the region, particularly those in Southeast Asia. He argues that there is a growing “strategic convergence” between the US and the region.
ASEAN Sustainable Development Goals: Notable, But More Can Be Done
Melinda Martinus
ASEAN member states have made notable achievements in attaining their Sustainable Development Goals, but more needs to be done in areas such as environmental sustainability.
The NEP at 50: Misunderstood and Misrepresented
Lee Hwok-Aun
Modern Malaysia’s definitive communal policy agenda should be reoriented not retired.
Alibaba’s Expansion into Malaysia: A Double-Edged Sword?
Tham Siew Yean
Alibaba’s latest foray into Malaysia will bring a raft of e-commerce opportunities to the country. But there are concerns about its pervasive presence in the country and the possible impact on competition.