A recent demonstration against a Chinese nickel company in Southeast Sulawesi could be a labour dispute – or something more.
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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.
RCEP and Intra-ASEAN Trade
ASEAN Centrality would not be very meaningful if intra-ASEAN trade remains shallow.
ASEAN-Australia Partnership Amid the Pandemic: Deepening Ties in Challenging Times
During the Covid-19 crisis, Australia has doubled down on its support for ASEAN centrality in the Indo-Pacific. The ASEAN-Australia partnership has emerged stronger than ever.