Yanuar Nugroho|Made Supriatma
Indonesia’s youth protests today call to mind past cases of student activism in the quarter century of post-reform democracy since the fall of Suharto. Will history repeat itself?
Sarang Shidore
Sarang Shidore suggests that deeper intra-ASEAN coordination could help the region cope amidst uncertainties surrounding US foreign policy under Trump 2.0.
Daljit Singh
As the US steps away from the rules-based order it helped create, smaller countries need to step up to the plate to maintain it.
Paul Chambers
Thailand’s efforts to mediate the peace in Myanmar are complicated by the kingdom’s extensive interests in the country.
Surachanee Sriyai
Myanmar resistance groups depend on Starlink to circumvent government controls. But this can also be its Achilles heel.
Vinod Thomas
Artificial intelligence can help resolve climate change problems, but only if the massive energy consumed by data centres comes from green sources.
Kai Ostwald
The monarchy in Malaysia has in recent years expanded its influence and agency. At the same time, expectations of the institution have also evolved.
Melinda Martinus
Under Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia is expected to further distance itself from traditional Western alliances — a trend initiated during Jokowi’s administration — by prioritising partnerships within Asia, particularly with China for trade and investment, and strengthening regional cooperation through ASEAN and BRICS.
Ian Storey
President Donald Trump wants to force an end to the Russia-Ukraine war and improve relations with Russia. Many Southeast Asian countries will welcome an end to hostilities, an easing of US-Russia tensions and stronger relations with Moscow.
Francis E. Hutchinson
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone has a compelling argument. But it may not be as transformative as it is touted to be.