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The Philippines after Duterte: The End of Impunity?

President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial ‘war on drugs’ looms large in the 2022 election for his successor.

The Twelfth Malaysia Plan: Time for a Reset?

The 12th Malaysia Plan, a key planning document for the country’s development, has been expedited through Parliament with no debate. The process of formulating the plan needs a reset.

Southeast Asian Responses to AUKUS: Arms Racing, Non-Proliferation and Regional Stability

AUKUS is a wake-up call to ASEAN that it needs to be more proactive on security issues and cannot take its centrality for granted.

Reform of Parliament: Lessons from 2020-2021

Despite its key role in Malaysia’s governance, Parliament has been in abeyance for much of 2020 and 2021. Reform of the law and practice of Parliament are necessary to give effect to the constitutional provisions on Parliament’s functions and to enhance Parliament’s institutional efficacy.

ASEAN Snubs the State Administration Council (For Now)

ASEAN’s decision to allow only a ‘non-political’ representative from Myanmar is a blow to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s bid to gain recognition at the grouping’s high table. The question here is how long ASEAN can maintain unity and stay the course.

Slammed by The Delta “Force”: Turns In The Covid-19 Wars In Southeast Asia

People planning to return to their hometowns wait at a checkpoint to leave Ho Chi Minh City

Nearly two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, Southeast Asian countries have realised that they must continually adapt their strategies to stay ahead of the game.

Southeast Asians Weigh In On Climate Issues

A climate outlook survey conducted by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute shows that Southeast Asians expect their government to exert more effort in addressing the issue.

PDI-P’s Presidential Nominee Race Will Shape Future Alliances

The current internal struggle within the PDI-P to determine the party’s 2024 presidential nominee will have a significant bearing on how broader political alliances will shape up thereafter.