16 Apr 2026 Indonesia’s ‘In-Between’ Foreign Policy Radityo Dharmaputra Indonesia has sound reasons for consistently staking out a diplomatic middle ground, but not taking sides on all issues could leave no one impressed. Indonesia Indonesia Foreign Policy Indonesian Politics
16 Apr 2026 Sarawak’s Delineation: A Test for the Election Commission’s Credibility Ooi Kok Hin Leveraging its growing political clout, Sarawak is pushing for a re-delineation of state seats. This could result in boundary changes to federal parliamentary seats and alter the balance of power. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
15 Apr 2026 Passage Through Hormuz in a Time of War and Peace Nilufer Oral Many legal experts have used the aegis of international law to challenge Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The reality, however, is that the application of international law to the situation is more nuanced. ASEAN Economy Energy Law US
15 Apr 2026 Media Literacy in Malaysia: A Vital Reliance on Network Confirmation Benjamin Y.H. Loh This Long Read reports findings from a study investigating how Malaysians practise media literacy in a fast-moving and often untrustworthy media landscape. A key finding is that respondents with busy schedules who still want to verify the information they come across, turn to leveraging trusted social networks. Digital Culture Malaysia Media Social Media
15 Apr 2026 The War Against Iran and the Fragility of Southeast Asia’s Energy Responses Elbinsar Purba The US-Israeli war against Iran has underscored Southeast Asia’s vulnerability when it comes to energy supplies. But regional countries need to think beyond stopgap measures. ASEAN Energy
14 Apr 2026 Japan-ASEAN’s vision for “Co-Creating” AI Angeline Tan|Kei Koga Amid growing Sino-US rivalry and technological bifurcation, Japan and ASEAN should work together on “co-creating” AI models which are more inclusive. ASEAN Japan Southeast Asia
14 Apr 2026 The Energy Crisis is Hitting Myanmar Hard Jared Bissinger Rising fuel, fertiliser and logistics prices are squeezing the Myanmar economy — a dire state compounded by conflict and political risks. Energy Myanmar Myanmar Economy Myanmar Politics
13 Apr 2026 When War Hits the Poor Hardest: What Needs to be Done Jayant Menon The poor in Southeast Asia are bearing the brunt of the economic impacts from the war in the Middle East. Governments will need to refocus priorities to limit harm. Agriculture Economic Development Oil and Gas Exploration
13 Apr 2026 To Lam’s Consolidation of Power: Implications for Vietnam’s Political and Economic Prospects Le Hong Hiep To Lam has become Vietnam’s supreme dominant leader. This has both positive and negative implications. Vietnam Vietnamese Economy Vietnamese Politics
10 Apr 2026 Popularity, Platforms and Potential Power: The Political Rise of Indonesian Governors Burhanuddin Muhtadi Budget cuts have not dented the top-performing governors’ popularity in Indonesia. What’s the secret to their success? Indonesia Indonesian Politics Social Media
