How Many Southeast Asian Countries Will Attend the Ukraine Peace Summit?
Ian Storey
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskky has pulled out all the stops to get Asian countries to attend the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
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Malaysia’s EV Goal: Singular Legislation Needed
Sara Loo
Malaysia has a lofty target of installing 10,000 electric vehicle charging stations by next year. This goal, however, needs to be supported by consistent legislation.
Southeast Asia and Trump 2.0(?): Agency Amid Anxiety
Ford Hart
Southeast Asian countries exercised significant agency in protecting their geopolitical interests during Donald Trump’s presidential administration. They would be likely to do so again if there were a second.
Cambodia and Vietnam: When a Canal Should Not Divide
Nguyen Ba Son
Vietnam has, at times, sacrificed its national interests for the sake of good relationships with its neighbours. This still rings true today.
When Regulating AI, ASEAN Should Remain Committed to Responsible Behaviour
Gatra Priyandita
Gatra Priyandita outlines strategies for ASEAN countries to responsibly adopt the use of artificial intelligence in the military and law enforcement.
How Cambodia’s Relationship with the US Can Stop Being “One-Sided Love”
Chhay Lim|Melinda Martinus
Instead of punishing Cambodia for its domestic record and closeness to China, the US has a chance to work with Phnom Penh’s new leaders as they seek to diversify their economy and foreign policy.
The Impacts of the US Tariff Hikes on Southeast Asian Economies
Maria Monica Wihardja
US tariff hikes on Chinese goods have raised US imports from Southeast Asia. The medium- and long-term impacts are more uncertain and potentially disruptive; the region must be on guard.
Thich Minh Tue: The Monk Who Walks and Moves Vietnam
Hoang Thi Ha
A Buddhist devotee crisscrossing Vietnam barefoot is a living rebuke to certain corrupt, less exemplary Buddhist monks in the country. By allowing him to walk, the authorities have a chance to earn karma points with the Vietnamese public.
Ulu Tiram Killings: When Well-being is Key
Norshahril Saat
Two policemen were killed by a suspect in Johor recently. In analysing security and religious motivations behind the attack, there needs to be a holistic understanding of social change in the southern state.
Southeast Asia’s Growth Strategies: Business-As-Usual, “Degrowth”, or a Third Way?
Vinod Thomas
In the face of climate change, Southeast Asian countries could choose between three growth strategies. Business as usual ignores environmental concerns, degrowth risks high social costs. A third path of truly sustainable growth presents the best option.