Cambodia and Japan have elevated their bilateral ties. But this is not without challenges, given different positions in the ensuing Sino-U.S. rivalry.
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Thailand’s Public Sector Data Breaches Erode Public Trust – And Might Undermine E-Government
Thailand’s negligence in addressing cybersecurity concerns in the public sector, and lack of accountability and transparency more broadly, can erode public trust — and undermine the future adoption of e-services.
Talking about Timor-Leste with Udan Fernando
Fulcrum editor Julia Lau sits down with Dr Udan Fernando, former Executive Director (2012-2020) of the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA), a Sri Lankan think tank. Based in Singapore and working as a consultant with the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), Udan is currently working on a project to develop under-represented scholars in the humanities and social sciences in Cambodia, India, Pakistan, Timor-Leste and Thailand.
Indonesian Muslims’ Responses to the Palestine-Israel Conflict: Fragmented No More?
The aftermath of the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel and ensuing violence has had repercussions in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s most populous Muslim-majority nation-state. Has the Palestinian issue galvanised Indonesians as one?
New Battlefront Emerging in Western Myanmar
The Arakan Army (AA) has gained significant ground against State Administration Council (SAC) troops in western Myanmar. The AA’s gains compound SAC losses in other parts of the country since Operation 1027 in October.
Indonesia Pragmatically Picks a Prabowo Presidency But the Dust Has Not Settled
Quick counts, which are not official, indicate that Prabowo Subianto is Indonesia’s presumptive eighth president. The question now turns to how big his government and coalition in Parliament will be and whether any olive branches he extends to his opponents will be accepted.
Advancing the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific Beyond Indonesia’s Chairmanship
While Indonesia’s Chairmanship in 2023 has advanced the AOIP’s implementation through tangible projects and activities, ASEAN needs to prioritise a consistent and impactful implementation of the AOIP across successive Chairmanships.
Financing Indonesia’s Energy Transition: Will the Next President Finally Spark Change?
All three contenders for today’s presidential election in Indonesia have pledged to make its energy sector greener. However, they have not gone far enough in their campaign promises, especially on funding this green transition, which bodes ill no matter who wins the vote.
Will the PSI Enter Indonesia’s National Parliament After the 2024 Elections?
The Indonesian Solidarity Party, PSI, is aiming to secure some national parliamentary seats in tomorrow’s elections. Hitching their wagon to the outgoing president and his youngest son, who now heads PSI, might not be the failsafe strategy PSI’s ambitious politicians think it is.
Indonesia’s Presidential Election: The Limitations of Surveys on Electability
Surveys prior to election day can reveal a lot but not everything, including whether Indonesia will know who its next president is by next week or in late June.