Articles

22 Dec 2021

Human Suffering in Myanmar: The Need for International Attention

Su Mon Thazin Aung

The escalating number of clashes between Myanmar’s military junta, ethnic armed groups and resistance forces, together with the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic, have inflicted much suffering on the local populace. Concerned stakeholders need to provide essential help in the form of civilian protection and humanitarian assistance.

22 Dec 2021

Branding Vietnam: VinFast’s American Auto Debut

Ivan V. Small

Vietnam’s car maker VinFast is by-passing China and launching its electrical vehicles in the highly-competitive United States market instead. In so doing, it hopes to makes its mark as a global brand.

Vietnam Vietnamese Economy

21 Dec 2021

A Prototype of Bamar-Buddhist Liberated Areas in Anyathars’ Spring Revolution

Aung

The liberation of Myaung, a township in Myanmar’s Sagaing region, shows how a coordinated effort among anti-junta forces can lead to tangible results. The question is whether such efforts can be replicated elsewhere.

Myanmar Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics

21 Dec 2021

The Drugs Trade in a Time of Covid-19: Still Rolling

Punchada Sirivunnabood

The Covid-19 pandemic and associated movement restrictions have not inhibited the drugs trade in around the Golden Triangle. In fact it appears to have worsened it.

Crime Drug Trade Golden Triangle Myanmar Thailand

17 Dec 2021

Mind the Gaps, Fill the Needs: A Strategic Outlook for the Philippine-US Alliance

Julio S. Amador III

The Philippines begrudgingly notes the disparity of treatment across US alliances in Asia as well as Washington’s shift to enhancing engagements with non-treaty partners. The Philippines must step up to play its part and articulate its key interests better.

Maritime Security Philippine Politics Philippine-U.S. Relations Security South China Sea

17 Dec 2021

Fighting Big Fat Lies Online: Caveat Emptor

Lee Sue-Ann

In the online battlefield, companies, politicians and media outlets are trying to shape how we think. For media consumers and journalists alike, the keys to a strong defence lie in media literacy and discernment.

Indonesia Malaysia Misinformation Philippine Social Media Technology

16 Dec 2021

Thailand’s Main Opposition Party Hopes for a Landslide Election Victory: A Realistic Goal or Just a Dream?

Termsak Chalermpalanupap

Phuea Thai (PT), Thailand’s main opposition party, is aiming at scoring a landslide victory in the country’s next general election, which is expected to take place in the third quarter of 2022. PT’s success may help allow the party’s chief patron, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to end his self-imposed exile overseas.

Thai Monarchy Thai Politics Thailand

16 Dec 2021

A Bumpy Road Ahead for Myanmar’s Economy

Khine Win

Myanmar’s State Administration Council has stressed its ability to stabilise and revive the country’s economy. There are five reasons why the SAC’s confidence is misplaced.

Myanmar Myanmar Economy Myanmar Politics

16 Dec 2021

Indonesian Police and Vigilante Groups: An Implicit Double Standard

A'an Suryana

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has called on police officers to stop visits to patrons of vigilante groups. The problem, however, is that there is a double-standard here in how different groups are treated.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics

15 Dec 2021

A Game of Musical Thrones: Candidate Substitutions and Withdrawals in the 2022 Philippine Elections

Jorge V. Tigno

Last-minute substitutions of presidential and vice-presidential candidates have become the new norm in Philippine electoral politics, exposing an abuse of electoral laws and a lack of transparency in candidate selection.

Philippine Philippine Politics