What Should ASEAN Expect From the European Union’s New Leadership?
Yeo Lay Hwee
Yeo Lay Hwee examines the European Union’s recent election outcomes and how ASEAN and the EU are navigating a shifting geopolitical landscape.
Articles
Art and The Continuing Erosion of a Political Taboo: Sculpture and Activism in Indonesia’s National Gallery
Max Lane
Art has power to inspire activism and challenge political taboos. In Indonesia, a recent exhibition highlighted this dynamic.
Could Elections Provide a Way Out of Myanmar’s Political Crisis?
Kyaw Yin Hlaing
A small window into how the Myanmar people regard the viability of elections reveals plenty of mixed feelings about the country’s political future.
Vietnam’s New Helmsman: What to Expect from To Lam?
Nguyen Khac Giang
Vietnam has a younger, more energetic leader who appears to be covering all bases, domestic and international. What might the future hold for him and his country?
Unpacking Recent Political Developments in Thailand
Napon Jatusripitak
Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the latest dramatic political events and the new government in Thailand with Acting Coordinator of ISEAS' Thailand Studies Programme, Dr Napon Jatusripitak.
Cambodia Has Not Tilted Away from China
Bunthorn Khath|Chanrith Ngin
Cambodia’s perceived tilt towards the West has not come at the expense of its relations with Beijing. The country has maintained its diversified foreign policy position.
The Controversy on Rain Shamans in Aceh: Sharia, Local Tradition, and Modernisation
A'an Suryana|Norshahril Saat
Negative reactions in Aceh to the ritual of rain shamanism do not mask the contradiction of parts of the Islamic community tolerating ‘Islamic shamanism’ or mysticism and ritual over science and modernity.
Takeaways from SEACO2024: Rising Food Insecurity, Growing Concern for Climate Change’s Impacts
Elyssa Kaur Ludher
The just-released Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey (SEACO2024) finds rising food insecurity due to climate change. The region must heed the clarion call to robustly improve food production, distribution, and access.
Thailand’s Overlooked Growth Story: Labour Reallocation and Domestic Investment
Peter Warr
Thailand’s long-term growth has been significantly fuelled by the movement of labour out of low-productivity agriculture to higher-productivity industry and services, and by growth in domestic investment. These factors deserve more attention.
Competitiveness and Geopolitics: Why Thailand Chose Gripen Aircraft
Paul Chambers
The thinking behind the Thai air force’s latest acquisitions reflects not just geopolitical considerations but also internal preferences of its senior ranks.