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Kamala Harris and ASEAN: Values and Climate Agenda Will Complicate Trade Ties

If Harris becomes the next US president, ASEAN will not share her values-based approach to trade, which she sees as a tool to advance non-trade objectives.

Golkar’s Takeover and the Waning of Joko Widodo’s Power

Less than two months before stepping down, the outgoing president of Indonesia’s plans to hang onto power are at risk of unravelling. What is worse, his previously sky-high popularity is also starting to fray.

The Vital Role of Nutrition in Climate Resilience and Food Security in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is well-known for its culinary diversity and delights, but while its population’s food security and nutrition have improved over the decades, it is still a region that has relatively high malnutrition – in the form of both under- and over-nutrition.

Malaysia and the South China Sea Dispute: A Sea Change Under Prime Minister Anwar?

Malaysia’s position on the South China Sea dispute vis-à-vis China has remained remarkably consistent.

Mahkota By-election in Johor: Far-reaching Consequences for Government

The upcoming by-election in central Johor will have significant consequences for the unity government comprising Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional.

South-South Solidarity in Southeast Asia

Intra-regional aid in Southeast Asia could become a viable alternative for states seeking to assert their independence and engage with sources outside the Global North.

Russian President Putin’s Visit to Hanoi: Vietnam’s ‘Bamboo Diplomacy’ In Action

President Putin’s visit to Vietnam was a qualified success for both countries. The Putin regime was able to show that despite Western efforts to isolate it, Russia is not without friends. By hosting the Russian leader, Vietnam was able to honour an old friend and highlight the merits of its bamboo diplomacy.