SG4 Group: PAS Bid to Consolidate Bargaining Power?
Tricia Yeoh
A new move by four PAS-controlled states to form a joint company is brilliant if seen from the lens of political consolidation.
Articles
Is Interfaith Environmentalism Possible in Indonesia?
Iim Halimatusa’diyah|Ronald Adam
Can His Holiness’ recent visit light the way for diverse religious communities to work with one another to resolve Indonesia’s pressing environmental challenges?
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s Visit to Moscow: Laying the Groundwork for Enhanced Ties with Russia
Ian Storey
Defence Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Russia on 31 July 2024 was a signal that his administration intends to pursue a balanced foreign policy vis-à-vis the major powers, and one that envisages a bigger role for Russia.
DAP’s Party Polls in Penang: Partial Peace or Personality Politics?
Francis E. Hutchinson
The Democratic Action Party’s recent election underscored that it struggles with reconciling personalities as well as different priorities between generations and its national leadership and local grassroots.
ASEAN and the UN: Strengthening Security Through Multilateralism
Joanne Lin
Amid growing geopolitical fragmentation, ASEAN and the United Nations can work together to shore up the multilateral system.
Lessons from a Young Female Preacher on Islamic Preaching in Rural Central Java
Haula Noor
A rare female Muslim preacher who uses humour in her outreach to mixed audiences of rural adherents shows the richness and diversity of Islam as practised in Indonesia.
The People’s Vision for Regional Decarbonisation in Southeast Asia
Mirza Sadaqat Huda
How the region’s populations view decarbonisation as energy transition occurs can inform stronger leadership and better policymaking at the elite level.
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.
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.