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Regional Haze Casts a Pall on ASEAN’s Influence

The return of smoke haze underscores a sobering reality: while ASEAN has policies designed to combat it, the problem continues to occur.

Beyond the Symbolism: Organisational Networks and the Conditional Electoral Power of Nahdlatul Ulama

Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is not a monolithic voting bloc. NU’s numerical strength has never guaranteed consolidated electoral support. This Long Read presents the statistical analysis of large-scale provincial and nationwide surveys analysing the factors that determine how NU members and affiliates actually vote.

For Southeast Asia, the AI Race Is About Access, Not Supremacy

The region’s stake in AI is not simply which great power builds the most capable model. The key is to ensure that AI remains affordable, locally relevant, continuously available and politically accessible.

How Cambodia Can Maintain Strategic Trust with China

As Sino-US competition intensifies, Cambodia’s room for manoeuvre is shrinking. Phnom Penh needs to step up in its communications and engagement.

When State Responsiveness Is Not Enough for Vietnam’s Generation Z

An incident involving a tree and roadside death underscores how official responses to youth grievances can fail to mollify.

Realising Malaysia’s High-Income Aspiration: The Last Mile of Reforms

Wide-ranging reforms and within-sector specialisation are needed for Malaysia to become a productivity-driven, high-income economy.

Why the Upcoming Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections Matter

The upcoming elections in Bangsamoro in the Philippines will mark a critical turning point in the region’s journey towards self-determination.

Malaysia’s Progressive Islamic Party: Can Amanah Still Be Pakatan Harapan’s Counterweight to PAS?

More than a decade since its formation, how far has Amanah challenged the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, PAS, as a mass-party alternative?

From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Embedding High Integrity into ASEAN Carbon Markets

Southeast Asia leaves swathes of potential carbon credits stranded and unrealised. ASEAN should embrace the Core Carbon Principles to bolster integrity and growth of its carbon markets.