Can ASEAN Mitigate Fake News in Southeast Asia?
Melinda Martinus
Melinda Martinus proposes the threats of fake news to be mainstreamed into ASEAN regional security concerns.
Melinda Martinus
Melinda Martinus proposes the threats of fake news to be mainstreamed into ASEAN regional security concerns.
Syafiq Hasyim|Wahyudi Akmaliah
Despite observations that the group has become defunct, the 212 Movement has held a series of gatherings to display their opposition to President Joko Widodo. One thing is clear: the movement will not endorse presidential candidates endorsed by Widodo.
Manggi Habir
The Joko Widodo administration’s repeated renewal of a bond programme for burden-sharing with Bank Indonesia during the pandemic raises questions about whether the new financial omnibus law will constrain rather than strengthen the economy.
Zack Cooper
Although much attention has focused on the shift in power from Democrats to Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives, the empowering of line departments and agencies to take more responsibility for Asia policy could be just as important. And it could prove to be a good thing for the region.
Max Lane
President Joko Widodo’s recent acknowledgement of certain human rights violations in Indonesia took many by surprise. It may prove to kickstart a true national reckoning with one of the darkest periods of the country’s history.
Huynh Tam Sang
Vietnam and South Korea have the potential strengthen their bilateral ties following the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership in December 2022. The two countries should join hands to forge multilateralism in the Indo-Pacific, develop resilient supply chains for their key industries and boost arms transfer and naval cooperation.
Kyi Sin
The use of weaponised drones by Myanmar’s resistance forces is giving them an edge over junta forces.
Jayant Menon|Elyssa Kaur Ludher|Maria Monica Wihardja
The development of the agricultural sector in the Greater Mekong Subregion will play an important role in inclusive growth and social upliftment.
The State of Southeast Asia Survey
Sharon Seah
If ASEAN can’t tango with China or the U.S., who else? Pragmatic as always, ASEAN’s favourite choices for hedging partners remain the EU and Japan but attention appears to have also fallen on India as its third choice this year.
Made Supriatma
Joko Widodo’s son-in-law, Medan mayor Bobby Nasution, kicked off 2023 with a controversial remark which might prove to be more bane than boon for the aspiring rookie politician.