Apathetic Young Voters in Myanmar? Think Again
Nyi Nyi Kyaw
The received wisdom about political apathy among the country’s youth needs to be re-examined.
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Mass Shooting: Thai Military in the Cross-Hairs
Supalak Ganjanakhundee
A mass shooting in Thailand has put the spotlight on the military’s involvement in business.
Manila’s VFA Termination: A Win for China and Russia
Ian Storey
Manila’s decision to withdraw from the 1998 Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States will benefit China and Russia. Russia’s attempt to cozy up to the Philippines, however, might not be wholly welcomed by Beijing.
Hun Sen’s China Visit: Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Lye Liang Fook
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen recent visit to Beijing has offered a symbolic show of support for China in its battle against the coronavirus. The visit has strengthened the already close ties between the two countries.
No-Confidence Motion in Thailand: Collateral Damage
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
Thailand political opposition lacks the votes in the upcoming no-confidence debate. Still, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai and Deputy Minister of Agriculture Thammanas Prompow may yet become collateral damage of the motion.
New Peace Talks in Southern Thailand: a New Hope?
Supalak Ganjanakhundee
Peace is getting another chance in the Patani region of South Thailand, with plans to initiate dialogue between Thai authorities and the armed separatists of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) in Malaysia next month.
America’s Polling Problems
Malcolm Cook
Faced with China's growing economic power and a lack of confidence in President Trump, the United States has suffered sharp declines in opinion polls among policy elites in the region.
The Future of the Future Forward Party Remains Uncertain
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
The Future Forward Party has been cleared of various sedition charges. But the party still faces allegations of unlawfully subjecting itself to its leader's financial domination, putting its future at risk.
China’s Emphasis on Ties with Southeast Asia
Lye Liang Fook
Beyond strengthening bilateral ties between China and Myanmar, Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit is a signal that China is likely to place more emphasis on developing and strengthening ties with Southeast Asia in 2020.
China’s Polling Problems
Malcolm Cook
With three recent opinion polls all showing low levels of trust in China as a leading power, it has become undeniable that trust in China isn't growing in pace with its economic and strategic weight. This is a serious problem for China and Southeast Asia.