All Roads Lead to Bhumjaithai?
Napon Jatusripitak|Suthikarn Meechan
The Bhumjaithai Party is cementing its status as the quintessential power broker in Thai politics.
Articles
Anti-Corruption Politics and Shifts in Central-Local Relations in Vietnam
Nguyen Khac Giang
Since 2021, half of the members of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam who were removed for corruption were provincial leaders, resulting in a decrease in provincial representation in the Committee from 40 per cent to 28 per cent. Moving forward, Vietnam must strike a balance between its anti-corruption efforts and the need to preserve provincial autonomy, to sustain economic growth at the local level.
China-Philippines Talks: A Sliver of Hope to Reduce Tensions?
Lye Liang Fook
Although China and the Philippines have resumed bilateral talks, they are far from addressing their differences over the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
Nguyen Phu Trong’s Incomplete Legacy in Vietnam
Le Hong Hiep|Nguyen Khac Giang
The steadfast leadership of Vietnam’s General Secretary has ironically created a potential leadership vacuum, as succession planning has not been one of his strong suits, unlike anti-corruption and other stellar achievements.
Singapore as a “Nation of Lions Led by Lions”
Irene Ng
William Choong, Fulcrum's Managing Editor and ISEAS Senior Fellow, discusses the second volume of S. Rajaratnam's authorised biography, the Lion's Roar, with author and ISEAS writer-in-residence Irene Ng.
Malay Youth’s Evolving Yet Steadfast Support for Malay Royalty
Syaza Shukri
Amid political change and occasional controversy, Malay youth continue to hold the rulers and the royal institution in high regard. It is imperative to understand the reasons.
Does ASEAN Still Matter to the Labour Government in the United Kingdom?
Joanne Lin
Ahead of the ASEAN-UK Ministerial Meeting this month, Joanne Lin looks at how the new Labour Government will prioritise ASEAN and the region in its foreign policy.
Malaysia’s Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024: Sectarian or Crucial Step Forward?
Mohd Faizal Musa
An important bill that will affect the selection of future religious advisers for Malaysia’s Federal Territories awaits passage into law. Will the government be able to push it through despite its critics?
The Impact of China’s Digital Silk Road on the Digital Domain of the Philippines
Julio S. Amador III|Deryk Baladjay
The Philippines’ outdated legal framework is unable to meet the new concerns posed by the large scale entry of Chinese technologies. The country’s institutions need to be resilient from foreign influence while accommodating investments that can bolster its digital push.
Philippine-China Standoff Over Second Thomas Shoal: There Are Three Others
Marites Dañguilan Vitug|Camille Elemia
The Second Thomas Shoal is the centre of attention in the standoff between China and the Philippines. But there are three other features in the South China Sea that warrant examination.