ASEAN has done pretty well in the regional leadership stakes, according to the 2021 State of Southeast Asia Survey.
Author Archives: Lyd w
The End of Western Triumphalism and the Return of the Sovereign State
The limitations of Western political and economic models signal the resurgence of a pluralist international society of states.
Australia’s Gold, Silver and Bronze
The latest State of Southeast Asia Survey should satiate Australia’s thirst for international recognition.
America’s Soft Power in Vietnam: From Statecraft to Street Rap
A recent rap video dropped by the US envoy to Vietnam highlights the resilience of American soft power in Vietnam.
The USA and UNCLOS: Time to Ratify
Actions speak louder than words. Ratifying UNCLOS would strengthen the US’ stabilising role in the Indo-Pacific.
A Year into the Pandemic, ASEAN Copes – And Hopes
Still very much top of mind, a majority in the State of Southeast Asia 2021 survey think their governments have managed the pandemic well.
State of Southeast Asia Survey: Hopes Brighten Over US Amid Covid-19 Gloom
Covid-19 is the biggest challenge facing Southeast Asia even as regional confidence in the new Biden Administration grows, according to the latest State of Southeast Asia Survey published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
Assimilating Southeast Asian Migrants into South Korea: Expanding the Meaning of Being “Korean”
Services to assimilate the Vietnamese diaspora into South Korea’s culture have helped to make connections with migrants from other countries, as well as diversify Korean society.
State Governments and the 2021 Emergency: Unfettered Powers at the Centre
Malaysia’s declared state of Emergency has given the federal government sweeping powers to intervene into the affairs of the country’s 13 states.
The Ethics of Covid-19 Vaccination
Who should be vaccinated, and who should be vaccinated first are the ethical and practical questions facing all governments.