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Artificial Intelligence is Intensifying South China Sea Disputes in the Philippines

AI-generated propaganda is being used to distort reality and disinform the public, even gathering support for military escalation in already troubled waters.

Johor’s Data Centres: Implications for the Talent Landscape

Despite Johor’s data centre boom, there are concerns about the number and quality of jobs they can generate. But demand is rising for skilled workers in ancillary industries, notably construction.

The Divorce Debate in the Philippines: Why Not a People’s Referendum?

Divorce elicits a multitude of opinions in the devoutly Catholic nation, both supporting and opposing it. Only a definitive public consensus can help resolve the issue.

Anutin’s Rise and the People’s Party’s Test

By supporting the Bhumjaithai minority government, the People’s Party has embarked on a political gambit: working with the party’s erstwhile enemy in exchange for some degree of reform in the medium term.

Southeast Asia’s Economic Performance in 2024 and Outlook for 2025: Navigating Rising Risks

The region is finally showing clear signs of recovery from the multi-year pandemic but 2025 portends more serious headwinds against which regional governments and businesses will have to steer.

A Return to Political Chaos? The Philippines’ Impeachment Saga

Vice-President Sara Duterte’s upcoming impeachment trial will have a major impact on whether political stability in the Philippines is upended or maintained.

Ending the Year With a Bang

Amid the uncertainty and gloom that pervaded global headlines in 2025, the team at Fulcrum has many things for which to be thankful.

Myanmar’s 2025 Election: Rhetoric and Realities

The Myanmar junta is casting the upcoming elections as a “reset” and transition towards normalcy. Such rhetoric should be taken with a dollop of salt.