Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong will be replaced. The primary task of the country’s leaders now is to find his replacement and steady the keel.
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The Return of Melaka Gateway: Scaled-down Ambitions
What was touted as a mega project in the form of the Melaka Gateway is now a shadow of its former self. There remains, however, significant challenges for the envisioned cruise terminal.
China’s Overcapacity and Southeast Asian Economies: A Blessing Despite Concerns
China’s purported industrial overcapacity is a double-edged sword for Southeast Asian economies.
The Philippines and West Philippine Sea: Bringing Deterrence Into the Picture
The Philippines needs to start investing in a credible deterrence strategy if it wants to secure its interests in the West Philippine Sea.
2024: What Difference a Year Makes, and Goodbye (for Now)
There will be a publishing break for Fulcrum between Christmas and the New Year. We will resume publication on 2 January 2025.
ASEAN Needs a Common Position on Myanmar
After years of intractability, the regional organisation needs to move as one to make any headway on Myanmar. It is not clear this can be done without inclusive conversations.
It’s Complicated? Cambodia-Vietnam Relations Examined
Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the complex issue of Cambodia-Vietnam relations in light of their new leadership. One issue examined is Cambodia’s recent withdrawal from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area and what it means for the region.
Unpacking Recent Political Developments in Thailand
Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the latest dramatic political events and the new government in Thailand with Acting Coordinator of ISEAS’ Thailand Studies Programme, Dr Napon Jatusripitak.
Parsing the Future of Vietnam Under New Leadership
William Choong, Fulcrum’s Managing Editor and ISEAS Senior Fellow, discusses the recent leadership changes in Vietnam with Dr Nguyen Khac Giang, a visiting fellow at ISEAS’ Vietnam Studies Programme (VSP), and Dr Le Hong Hiep, the coordinator of the VSP.
Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement: Part of a Bigger Puzzle
William Choong, Fulcrum’s Managing Editor and ISEAS Senior Fellow, discusses the recent Japan-Philippines reciprocal access agreement with Dr Aries Arugay, the coordinator of the institute’s Philippines Studies Programme, and Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science, at the University of the Philippines-Diliman.