Indonesia’s recent regional elections were generally successful. But they have also unmasked an interesting development – the pursuit of oligarchy by a president who was once dead set against it.
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Southeast Asian Youth on Climate Change: A Force to be Harnessed for the Greater Good
Youths in Southeast Asia are active in climate change advocacy, but more can be done so that they are to be equipped to tackle an existential challenge.
Anti-Chinese Sentiment or Mere Labour Dispute?
A recent demonstration against a Chinese nickel company in Southeast Sulawesi could be a labour dispute – or something more.
Jokowi’s Opportune and Forward-Looking Cabinet Change
The end-of-year cabinet reshuffle sets the stage for the 2022 Jakarta gubernatorial election.
The Value(s) of Palm Oil
The EU-Southeast Asia palm oil dispute pits consumers’ environmental values against producers’ economic development and poverty alleviation ones.
Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail: End of the Line?
A truncated high-speed rail service that ends in Johor Bahru rather than Singapore will significantly reduce the potential economic benefits of the railway project.
The Widodo Government in 2020: The Tadpole Flails
Indonesia’s 2024 presidential election is looming large on the horizon as Jokowi’s image wanes.
Could Vietnam Deploy a Social Credit System Like in China?
While Vietnam offers a favourable authoritarian environment, the inherent political risks may preclude its introduction.
Pushing Back Against China’s Digital Order
Digital rivalry in Southeast Asia goes well beyond the choice of 5G providers.
A Duterte-Democrat President Redux?
A Biden Administration will see strong headwinds as it pertains to Washington’s relations with Manila.