17 Nov 2023 The Dilemma of Political Involvement among Muslim Theologians in Indonesia Norshahril Saat|Ahmad Muhajir This Long Read focuses on the political views of a spectrum of Indonesian Islamic theologians, whose support is often sought by political aspirants seeking to raise their religious credentials as election campaigning heats up. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
16 Nov 2023 The Philippines-Japan Security Relationship: A New Golden Age? Aries A. Arugay|Mico A Galang While Japanese PM Kishida’s recent visit to Manila points to the upward momentum of the Japan-Philippines Strategic Partnership, it will also be a litmus test of Japan’s strategic goals in the rest of Southeast Asia. Japan Japan-Southeast Asia Relations Philippine
15 Nov 2023 Myanmar’s Recent Crackdowns on Corruption: Law Enforcement or Reputation Repair? Wai Moe Two former confidantes of Myanmar’s Senior General have been convicted of corruption and sentenced to prison. Their oversight of economic portfolios, and failure to stabilise rising prices, suggest that they are also scapegoats for the regime’s policy failures. Myanmar Myanmar Military Myanmar Politics
14 Nov 2023 Common Goal for Myanmar’s Warring Groups: Currying Favour With China Kyi Sin In an unexpected twist, the warring groups in Myanmar’s civil war have a unified goal: combatting cybercrime and ingratiating themselves with China. China-Myanmar Relations Crime Myanmar Myanmar Military
9 Nov 2023 PAS’s Long-Term Play Is to Go Its Own Way James Chai Parti Islam SeMalaysia, the political party which has the most seats in Parliament, intends to capture the reins of federal power. This time, however, it plans to do so on its own. Malaysia Malaysian Politics
9 Nov 2023 The Race is On! Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Candidates Assessed Julia Lau|Made Supriatma It will be a tough fight in next February’s presidential election in Indonesia. There is time for the race odds to shift but the stakes are already clear. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
8 Nov 2023 Impact of Gaza Crisis on China’s Interests in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific Lee Han Yin China would seek to prevent a wider escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. It is also monitoring whether U.S. involvement in the conflict will affect Washington’s focus on constraining Beijing in Asia. China Middle East Philippine Taiwan
8 Nov 2023 Vietnam’s Rare Earth Ambitions: Economic and Strategic Drivers Le Hong Hiep Vietnam is seeking to develop its rare earth industry at a time when global demand for such minerals is increasing. Its motivations are not merely economic, but also strategic. China-Vietnam Relations U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
7 Nov 2023 Russia’s Memory Diplomacy is Paying Dividends in Southeast Asia Ian Storey Russia is employing the selective use of history to further its goals in Southeast Asia. ASEAN-Russia Relations Russia Southeast Asia
7 Nov 2023 Out of the “Elektabilitas” Mire Comes the Push for Dynastic Power Max Lane The lack of real political difference among the various contenders for the top political job in Indonesia has paved the way for the culture of political dynasties to strengthen. Will this culture win out? The votes will tell. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
