Quarantine-free travel in Southeast Asia is unlikely anytime soon, but regional countries can double efforts to move travel bubbles into bigger travel balloons.
Category Archives: Commentaries
US Indo-Pacific Command: Standing with Allies and Partners Amid the Pandemic
In this special contribution to Fulcrum, Admiral Philip Davidson, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, stresses that the US’ largest geographic combatant command will continue to work with allies and partners across the region, particularly those in Southeast Asia. He argues that there is a growing “strategic convergence” between the US and the region.
ASEAN Sustainable Development Goals: Notable, But More Can Be Done
ASEAN member states have made notable achievements in attaining their Sustainable Development Goals, but more needs to be done in areas such as environmental sustainability.
The NEP at 50: Misunderstood and Misrepresented
Modern Malaysia’s definitive communal policy agenda should be reoriented not retired.
Alibaba’s Expansion into Malaysia: A Double-Edged Sword?
Alibaba’s latest foray into Malaysia will bring a raft of e-commerce opportunities to the country. But there are concerns about its pervasive presence in the country and the possible impact on competition.
America’s Proposed Reactivation of the 1st Fleet Raises Eyebrows and Questions
A reactivated First Fleet would boost the US naval presence in Asia, and demands on America’s allies and security partners in Asia.
Managing the New Normal in Relations Between China and the United States
The China-US new normal maybe more stable and less worrying for Southeast Asia than commonly thought.
Pipped to the Post in Perak: Will Putrajaya Be Next?
The defeat of the Perikatan Nasional government in Perak is a worrying precedent for the coalition at the federal level.
What’s Wrong With Dynastic Politics?
Dynastic politics are still at work in Indonesia. While it provides an entry ticket into the political arena, it is no guarantee of success.
Why Is Sweden Quitting Cambodia?
An embassy closing, despite another one reopening, does not augur well for Cambodia.