Prabowo Subianto Now President with New Cabinet but Speculation Still Rampant
Max Lane
The new president has been in power nearly two months but many questions remain unresolved.
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ASEAN’s 2025 Chair: Navigating Tricky (Economic) Shoals
Kristina Fong Siew Leng
As ASEAN’s chair next year, Malaysia is well-placed to pilot ASEAN through economic turbulence, particularly at a time of intense geopolitical flux.
Making Carbon Trading Work: Exploring Collaboration between Japan and ASEAN Countries
Julie de los Reyes|Katrina Navallo
Julie de los Reyes and Katrina Navallo suggest several strategies to make carbon trading between Japan and ASEAN effective.
Reclaiming the ‘Resilient Filipino’: From Romanticised Climate Narratives Towards Resilience-Focused Climate Policy in the Philippines
Ariel Macaspac Hernandez
Climate change is clearly affecting the Philippines. Whether it can transform a long-held national attribute into successful climate adaptation will determine what the future holds.
Women in Myanmar: Addressing Cracks Beneath the Tough Facade
Su Mon Thazin Aung
Women in Myanmar are increasingly taking on traditional roles of men. But this has come at a cost.
Singapore College of Islamic Studies: Prospects and Challenges
Mohammed Hasyir Bin Mohd Abdul Hamid
A new degree programme at the Singapore College of Islamic Studies will help equip graduates who are capable of contextualising religious teachings for Singapore but there are challenges to be overcome.
Amidst Malaysia’s Rising Polarisation: What More Mandarin-speaking Non-Chinese Malaysians Show
James Chai
More non-Chinese Malaysians are enrolling their children in Chinese vernacular primary schools, and Malaysia’s job market increasingly favours Mandarin speakers as China’s power grows. How might this impact Malaysia’s inter-ethnic relations?
The Importance of Being Earnest: Strengthening ASEAN-India Relations in an Evolving World
Yanitha Meena Louis
Yanitha Meena Louis argues that for the ASEAN-India relationship to reach its full potential, it must move beyond surface-level engagement and delve deeper into strategic issues that reflect the dynamic roles of both parties in a constantly evolving world.
ASEAN Should Drive Action for Agri-Food Sector after COP29
Elyssa Kaur Ludher|Paul Teng
Following the letdown of COP29, ASEAN needs to step up and lead the way in controlling emissions from Southeast Asia’s agri-food system.
How a Provincial Election in Udon Thani Became a National Battleground
Napon Jatusripitak
Thaksin used a local election to stage a political comeback. While this reaped dividends, the key is to ensure that the needs of voters are addressed in the long term.