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Assessing Indonesia’s Relations with the US After Joining BRICS

Indonesia has joined the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa organisation. How will this impact its ties with the United States?

Philippines’ Car-Centric Society: Time to Switch Lanes

Metro Manila’s road congestion woes can be solved. But they have been hampered by slow implementation and weak political will.

Arakan Army’s Victory 2.0 in Myanmar: A New Order for Rakhine?

The Arakan Army’s recent victories in Rakhine have significant implications for the state and the country.

Big Data, Bigger Debate: Malaysia’s PADU System and the Future of Digital Governance

Public reactions to Malaysia’s Central Database Hub (PADU), particularly on social media platforms like Reddit, reveal widespread concerns about data security, government transparency, and the system’s capabilities. The PADU initiative highlights the need for robust data protection measures, clear communication, and strong legal frameworks to build public trust.

Will the “Chronic Disease” of Vietnam’s Private Banks Ever Be Treated?

Truong My Lan’s death sentence for gross embezzlement sends a chilling warning, but Vietnam needs to address the banking sector’s root problems of cross-ownership and corrupt lending practices.

The South China Sea in 2025: More of the Same, Possibly Worse

The prognosis for tensions in the South China Sea dispute this year is pretty straightforward: what has been and is will continue to be so, and perhaps even worse.

The Ulama Leadership Model of the Islamic Party of Malaysia (PAS): Perspectives of Key Leaders

Key leaders within PAS believe in the necessity of maintaining the model of ulama leadership to maintain the party’s alignment with Islamic principles. However, such an exclusivist leadership model limits PAS’s acceptance beyond its traditional Malay Muslim base.