Syafiq Hasyim
The Indonesian government’s decision to grant mining concessions to religious mass organisations has resulted in some creative theological justifications. It begs the question whether the recipients have the requisite skill not to damage the environment or their own autonomy.
Max Lane
The failure of Indonesia’s working-class representatives to secure a toehold in the national legislature is partly explained by their inability to make up their mind on whether to be a true oppositional force.
Karthik Nachiappan
Karthik Nachiappan analyses the recent election outcomes in India, their significance for India’s foreign policy, and implications for India’s future engagements with ASEAN.
Chang-Yau Hoon
The discipline of Southeast Asian Studies in China is enjoying a second wind.
Francis E. Hutchinson|Shaun Lin|Tim Bunnell
At 100, the Causeway linking Johor and Singapore is testament to the multi-fold connections linking the two sides together.
Peter Warr|Huy Quynh Nguyen
There is a case for relaxing Vietnam’s long-standing restrictions on the use of land meant for rice cultivation.
Archanun Kohpaiboon
Thailand’s export trends suggest the economy faces structural problems, but the macro data do not capture the full picture. The country’s export challenges and opportunities, and policy responses, are more complex.
Eugene R.L. Tan|Joanne Lin
The European Union (EU) is consistently seen in Southeast Asia as the preferred and trusted “third party” in hedging against the uncertainties of US-China rivalry and in its reputation for “doing the right thing” in the wider interests of the global community. But it needs to recognise the practical limitations Southeast Asian countries have in complying with its regulations and can do more to support capacity building programmes in the region.
Gwendolyn Yap
A disc jockey performing chants clothed in Buddhist garb has stoked controversy in Singapore and Malaysia, highlighting the social and religious sensitivities in the two countries.
Nuurrianti Jalli|Maria Monica Wihardja
Indonesia’s 2024 election showed the ways Artificial Intelligence can corrode the integrity of future elections. Countries should regulate AI-generated political content across the entire information supply chain and devise strategies for combating disinformation and manipulation.