Myanmar’s Worsening Human Resource Crisis
Htet Hlaing Win
Four years of civil strife and conflict, compounded by forced conscription, have led to Myanmar’s dire human resources crunch.
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Impact of Trump 2.0 on Southeast Asia’s Energy Geopolitics
Mirza Sadaqat Huda
Trump’s rent-seeking foreign policy pertaining to energy and critical minerals will force Southeast Asian countries to do what they least desire: making a choice between China and the US.
Prabowo Should Take Heed of Discontent Among Indonesian Youth
Iim Halimatusa’diyah|Norshahril Saat
Indonesian youth are unhappy about the state of their country, even more so when compared to their counterparts in other ASEAN countries. The government should take heed of such discontent
The Resurgent Role of the Monarchy in Malaysia
Shad Saleem Faruqi
The influence of Malaysia’s monarchy has waxed and waned over time, influenced by the relative power and legitimacy of the country’s elected leaders. Since 2020, the power of the monarchy has increased due to the contested authority and unsure parliamentary majority of the last three prime ministers.
Envisioning a Low-Carbon Future: Sarawak’s Journey Towards Sustainable Development
Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg
Mindful of the pressing challenge of climate change, Sarawak is leveraging its resource richness and cultural diversity to foster a low-carbon, climate-resilient, and inclusive future.
Introducing Timor-Leste
Alex Tilman
Fulcrum editor Julia Lau speaks to Ambassador Alex Tilman about Timor-Leste's imminent accession to ASEAN and its implications. They delve into aspects of Timor-Leste's identity as a Lusophone, small island, and majority Catholic nation-state.
Southeast Asia Can Navigate Growing Fractures in Global Automotive Sector
John Lee
Southeast Asia has become another front in the ensuing technology wars between China and the US.
Joko Widodo, Prabowo, and Nahdlatul Ulama
Syafiq Hasyim
Indonesia’s largest Muslim organisation missed out on the most significant ministerial portfolio – religious affairs – despite supporting presidential candidate Prabowo. What now?
Prabowo Subianto’s First Cabinet Adjustment: Pressured to Deliver But Allegiance Still Prized
Julia Lau|Yanuar Nugroho
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to replace just one minister for now, instead of taking a bolder step to weed out inefficiency and incompetence, is disappointing and potentially costly in the face of rising public anger against his administration and expectations of election promises.
Interfaith Dialogues in Malaysia Declining at a Time When They Are Needed Most
James Chai
Interfaith dialogue in Malaysia is flagging due to past controversies associated with such activities.