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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.
Singapore as a “Nation of Lions Led by Lions”
William Choong, Fulcrum’s Managing Editor and ISEAS Senior Fellow, discusses the second volume of S. Rajaratnam’s authorised biography, the Lion’s Roar, with author and ISEAS writer-in-residence Irene Ng.
Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) in Indonesia and Vietnam: Implications for Southeast Asia
JETP implementation in Vietnam and Indonesia faces challenges such as significant financing gaps, criticisms regarding the attractiveness of financing packages, difficulties in aligning donor and recipient countries’ expectations, the complex political-economic landscape of the coal industry, and concerns over the social impacts of energy transitions.