To Be Young and Rich: Indonesia’s Vaccination Controversies
Max Lane
No parliamentary opposition means the government is not held to account for its vaccination programme.
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Constant and Continuous: Vietnam’s Foreign Policy After The 13th Party Congress
Chheang Vannarith|Nguyen Huu Tuc
Hedging between the US and China while promoting a rules-based South China Sea will continue to guide Vietnam’s foreign policy.
No-Confidence Motion in Thailand: Dissension Within and Without
Punchada Sirivunnabood
The recent no-confidence vote by the opposition in Thailand’s parliament shows that the ruling coalition is being riled by internal conflict.
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For India, Miles to Go to Reengage Southeast Asia
Dhruva Jaishankar
The latest State of Southeast Asia Survey presents a sobering picture for India. New Delhi has its work cut out for it if it wants to engage the region more.
Covid-19 in Malaysia: Maladies & Misinformation
Serina Rahman
Fake news and the incessant jockeying for political power is complicating Malaysia’s battle against the coronavirus.
Cyberspace: Vietnam’s Next Propaganda Battleground?
Dien Nguyen An Luong
Keeping control of the cyber-space floodgates while not alienating the social media savvy youth is difficult.
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ASEAN Enjoys Leadership Gains Amid the Coronavirus
Melinda Martinus
ASEAN has done pretty well in the regional leadership stakes, according to the 2021 State of Southeast Asia Survey.
The End of Western Triumphalism and the Return of the Sovereign State
Shaun Narine
The limitations of Western political and economic models signal the resurgence of a pluralist international society of states.
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Australia’s Gold, Silver and Bronze
Malcolm Cook
The latest State of Southeast Asia Survey should satiate Australia’s thirst for international recognition.
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America’s Soft Power in Vietnam: From Statecraft to Street Rap
Hoang Thi Ha
A recent rap video dropped by the US envoy to Vietnam highlights the resilience of American soft power in Vietnam.