Politics in Sabah: Orchestrated Manoeuvres in the Dark
Arnold Puyok
Sabah’s political parties are manoeuvring for political advantage as the state polls loom closer.
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Thai-US Relations: Amity With Some Caveats
Paul Chambers
The US has sought to maintain its traditional line towards Thailand, emphasising democracy and human rights. But geopolitical considerations are changing Washington’s calculus.
The Good Reasons for a Thai Economic Stimulus
Richard Yarrow
A range of data suggests Thailand’s economy has not reached maximal employment. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has some good grounds to inject economic stimulus—but should reconsider the policy’s design.
The Thai Senate: A Crisis of Representation in the Making
Napon Jatusripitak
The convoluted selection process and the likelihood of self- or vested interests overshadowing public ones in Thailand’s senatorial race mean that the odds of a truly representative body are slim.
The Funan Techo Canal: Treading New Waters, Stirring Old Ripples
Hoang Thi Ha
Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal is an embodiment of the country’s renaissance and grievances of its past.
Taiwan’s Economic Pivot Towards Southeast Asia: Bolstering Regional Support for Status Quo
Hoang Thi Ha|Pham Thi Phuong Thao
Taiwan is seeking to diversify its economy’s dependence on China towards a greater focus on Southeast Asia. This would yield benefits in more ways than one.
Race for Vietnam’s Top Job: New Candidates, Old Challenges
Le Hong Hiep
Vietnam has made two high-profile political replacements. But the question remains as to which candidate would be the country’s next general secretary.
Vietnam Must Not Let Political Rumours Online Undermine Its Anti-Corruption Campaign
Nguyen Thanh Giang
Although it is not easy to pinpoint the leaker of each rumour, the disseminators of such leaks are famous, well-connected social media influencers.
Assessing Prabowo-Gibran’s Victory: An Exit-Poll Aftermath Analysis of the 2024 Presidential Election
Burhanuddin Muhtadi|Kennedy Muslim
The victory of the Prabowo-Gibran team in Indonesia's 2024 presidential elections was due to Jokowi's high approval rating and support from young voters. The Bansos social assistance scheme also maintained support for Jokowi which in turn boosted support for Prabowo-Gibran indirectly.
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Why the Russia-Ukraine War Continues to Fret Southeast Asia
Ian Storey
Despite the Russia-Ukraine war’s geographical distance from Southeast Asia, the conflict continues to be a major concern for the region’s elite, especially in Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.