Articles

5 Apr 2024

Thailand’s Persevering Police Problem

Paul Chambers

Whatever reforms are underway for Thailand’s law enforcers would be inadequate if the foxes are already in the henhouse.

5 Apr 2024

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

Uncovering ASEAN Private Sector Sentiments on Their Choice of Strategic Economic Partner

Kristina Fong Siew Leng

A deep dive into private sector sentiments can yield some insight into ASEAN’s preferred economic partner of choice.

ASEAN China China-U.S. Relations E.U. Japan State of Southeast Asia Survey U.S.

3 Apr 2024

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

Navigating China’s Influence: Insights from the State of Southeast Asia 2024 Survey

Joanne Lin

Southeast Asians recognise China’s burgeoning influence in the region, but there are nuances to the geopolitical dynamics. The region needs to manage its relationship with the rising global power; China needs to address the lack of confidence that it will "do the right thing”.

ASEAN ASEAN-China Relations China State of Southeast Asia Survey

3 Apr 2024

Will the Confucian Religion Develop Further in Indonesia?

Leo Suryadinata

The quiet support of the current administration for the tiny minority of Confucianists in Indonesia, who are mostly ethnic Chinese Indonesians, could speak volumes about not just religious but more worldly concerns.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics Religion Southeast Asia

2 Apr 2024

The State of Southeast Asia Survey

Choosing China over the U.S.: Neither a Tidal Shift Nor a Sea Change

Sharon Seah

The U.S. was ASEAN’s preferred major power to align with since the 2020 State of Southeast Asia survey. But this year, more respondents are leaning toward China than the U.S. Southeast Asia may remain engaged with the U.S. while harbouring apprehensions towards China, but the tide may be shifting.

China Southeast Asia State of Southeast Asia Survey U.S.

1 Apr 2024

Malaysia’s Carbon Credit Conundrum: For Putrajaya to Unlock the Potential, State Governments Must Provide the Keys

Renard Siew

Environmental conservation and economic opportunity can potentially converge through generating carbon credits based on Malaysia’s forests. However, the federal government must overcome the jurisdictional complexities that arise from the reality that forest management is predominantly governed by state authorities.

Environment Malaysia Sustainable Development

28 Mar 2024

Empowering Southeast Asia: The Impact of Transnational Higher Education on Regional Development

Damon Chee

Damon Chee examines the rise of transnational education in Southeast Asia and how it influences the region’s educational landscape.

ASEAN ASEANFocus Education

28 Mar 2024

Can Bersatu Go It Alone?

Azmil Tayeb

This Long Read assesses Bersatu’s prospects for going it alone in the event that Perikatan Nasional (PN) implodes. It argues that its best chance lies in winning seats that used to be UMNO strongholds but are now under PN.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics