TikTok in Vietnam: Learning to Dance With Shackles On
Dien Nguyen An Luong
A probe into TikTok’s operations in Vietnam underscores the government’s bid to rein in anti-state content online.

Dien Nguyen An Luong
A probe into TikTok’s operations in Vietnam underscores the government’s bid to rein in anti-state content online.
Napon Jatusripitak
The historic win of the Move Forward Party in Thailand’s general election cannot be reduced to merely its campaigning strategy and policies. It reflects the pent-up grievances and aspirations for a better future of millions of Thais.
William Choong|Joanne Lin
South Korea has far-reaching geopolitical ambitions but focusing on the regions closest to it will bring more dividends in a competitive world.
Khairy Jamaluddin
Fulcrum editor Dr Lee Hwok Aun and Dr Francis Hutchinson, both Senior Fellows at ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute, speak with Khairy Jamaluddin on a broad range of Malaysian political and policy issues. Six months after the 15th general election, UMNO, Prime Minister Anwar, and the unity government are each facing distinct challenges that will test their ability to reform, govern, contest state elections, and sustain the ruling coalition. Khairy is a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS, and was three-time member of Malaysia’s parliament representing Rembau. He has served as Minister of Youth and Sports; Science, Technology and Innovation; and Health.
Deasy Simandjuntak|Made Supriatma
In this podcast, Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the direction of Indonesian democracy with Dr Deasy Simandjuntak and Mr Made Supriatma, 25 years after the momentous fall of Suharto. Rights, wrongs and reflections: which way forward for Indonesia with the 2024 elections?
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
Even if Thailand’s leading opposition party sweeps the popular vote on 14 May 2023, its latest demands to prospective coalition partners mean that it may not be able to form a coalition strong enough to win the premiership.
Joanne Lin|Melinda Martinus|Sharon Seah
Now that the ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo has concluded, it is time to give Indonesia its interim report card as Chair.
Said Effendy Said Iziddin
A community event by and for young Malay/Muslims in Thailand’s south reflects identity and community aspirations amidst political uncertainty in the wider nation-state.
Max Lane
The small but vocal Partai Buruh (PB), a newcomer to Indonesian politics, could disrupt the 2024 elections if its questioning of the status quo succeeds. For now, the odds remain low.
Muhammad Afiq Hajis
Muhammad Afiq Hajis analyses the cultural phenomenon of Ultras in Southeast Asia, their spirit of collectivism, and marginalised identities in society.