Malaysia’s Oil Shock Absorption: Adding Agility to the Subsidy Regime
Lee Hwok-Aun
As global oil prices seesaw in the wake of war, Malaysia’s government has a chance to think ahead and reduce any potential sharp swings.
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Dangers of Delay: US-Philippine Defence Cooperation in 2026
Justin Baquisal
There is robust public support for EDCA and deepening US-Philippines military cooperation, but Washington and Manila must plug gaps in integrated air and missile defence and weapons access policy.
Modernisation Is Not Enough: The Case for Transforming the Philippine Armed Forces
Francis C. Domingo
The Armed Forces of the Philippines needs a comprehensive transformation in line with the shift in its strategic posture, from internal security to territorial defence.
Southeast Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Edging Closer in an Era of Geopolitical Churn
Ian Storey
Over the past three decades, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has significantly expanded its geographical footprint, membership and functional cooperative activities. This Long Read provides a detailed examination of Southeast Asia’s engagement with the organisation.
Iran War Holds Trade Implications for Southeast Asia
Stephen Olson
The economic fallout of the war, coupled with Trump’s self-preservation instincts, could induce a partial climbdown on tariffs—but Section 301 and other tariffs are under way and might endure.
Are Electric Vehicles a Green Window of Opportunity for ASEAN Countries?
Martin Schröder
EV-related industries hold out substantial promise, but ASEAN countries must be clear-eyed about the opportunities, complexities, and risks.
China’s Retaliation Against Japan and the Implications for Southeast Asia
Lye Liang Fook
Lye Liang Fook argues that Beijing’s retaliatory measures against Japan could increase pressure on ASEAN countries, making it important for ASEAN to continue emphasising restraint and peaceful dialogue.
Cross-Causeway Consumption: Singaporean Shoppers and the Evolving Economy of Johor’s Ramadan Bazaars
Siti Suhaila Bte Mohd Harith|Amirul Adli Rosli
Variety and affordability are the spice of life for fans of Ramadan bazaars on both sides of the Causeway.
LGBTQ Issues in Malaysia and the Politics of Conservative Modernity
Syaza Shukri
Malaysia’s ruling government has a tough balancing act to pull off on the reform front.
The Rise of Iran’s Third Rahbar, Mojtaba Khamenei, and Implications for Malaysia’s Shia Community
Mohd Faizal Musa
The ascension of Iran’s new Supreme Leader bears implications for the validity of his late father’s rulings and their faith’s adherents in this region.