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Indonesia’s Politics of Colours: Why Movements Turn to Hues as Symbols of Resistance

In a country long rich with visual symbolism, the use of colour to express one’s dissatisfaction with the government seems to be gaining popularity.

Will Trump Revolutionise American Foreign Policy?

Post Trump 2.0, US foreign policy will not likely continue on its current trajectory. That said, however, it also will not likely revert to the foreign policy before Trump’s ascent to power.

Should Southeast Asian Regulators be Awed by the GENIUS Act?

A new US law mandating a one-to-one exchange rate for stablecoins should give Southeast Asian governments some cause for circumspection as to how they regulate such new cryptocurrencies.

ASEAN-ROK Security Cooperation in a Dual Contingency

There is a possibility of a dual contingency in the Taiwan Strait and the Korean Peninsula. ASEAN and the Republic of Korea need to consider modes of cooperation in such difficult times.

Thai Politics Gets the Blues

Thaksin’s fall, and the People’s Party’s gambit, propelled Anutin’s rise to prime minister. Thailand’s desolate political landscape holds out uncertainty — and opportunity — for Anutin and his Bumjaithai Party.

Myanmar’s Fake Election Is a Trap, Not a Transition

The junta in Myanmar has announced elections starting in December 2025. The reality is that it has gamed the system in its favour.

How Green Industrial Policies are Advancing in the Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific is at the forefront of green industrial policies and must accelerate the transition through multilateral efforts to serve as a model for a greener future.