Cambodia’s reaction to the trilateral nuclear-technology sharing deal between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States can best be described as lukewarm. It would be an oversimplification to say that AUKUS will have no adverse effects on Southeast Asia.
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Anwar Ibrahim’s Visit to Saudi Arabia: Is His Foot in the Door?
Anwar Ibrahim’s opponents are trying to politicise his recent trip to Mecca but it is not a foregone conclusion that Anwar, and by extension Malaysia, was snubbed.
Is Malaysia’s “Green Wave” More a Tsunami of Discontent?
In the run-up to elections in six states, Malaysia’s Prime Minister is seeking to improve his coalition’s electability among Malay voters. The crux of the issue is less about a ‘green wave’ sweeping across the country than a wider discontent over the lack of economic direction.
Anwar’s First 100 Days: Passing Grade but Stern Tests Ahead
Anwar Ibrahim has managed to even the keel of Malaysia’s new coalition government in its first 100 days. But his fragile coalition government faces sterner tests on the horizon.
A Well-Earned Break … For Now
Fulcrum is ending a busy year on a high. Our team will be taking a publishing pause between Christmas Day and the New Year. The Fulcrum team wants to thank all our readers for your steady support this year.
No China Backlash, So Far: The Philippines’ New Assertive Transparency Policy in the South China Sea
The Philippines’ assertive transparency in the South China Sea has so far not generated negative economic repercussions for the country.
Firmly by Palestine’s Side: Behind Malaysia’s Response to the Israel-Gaza Crisis
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim has not minced his words in upbraiding Israel and its supporters for their response to the worsening crisis in the Gaza territories. His motivations are driven by compelling domestic factors and a long-held political stance on Palestine.
Cambodia’s Political Transition
In this episode, Dr William Choong, Managing Editor of Fulcrum, and Dr Jayant Menon, Senior Fellow at ISEAS, talk to Prof Sophal Ear, Associate Professor at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, about the political transition in Cambodia.
The Urgent Need to Rejuvenate Public Green Spaces in Jakarta
There is already an existing solution to some of Jakarta’s urban pollution woes, but this requires the present government to more seriously revive and maintain the city’s much-needed green spaces.
Vietnamese Perceptions in a Changing Sino-US Relationship
Data from the State of Southeast Asia Surveys from 2020 to 2023 suggests that while Vietnamese opinion-leaders’ views of China have oscillated over the past four years, trust in the US remains consistent.