13 Sep 2022 Myanmar and Russia: Vladivostok Meeting Signals a Tighter Embrace Ian Storey Russia and Myanmar have been broadening bilateral cooperation in the face of global condemnation. Myanmar Myanmar Military Myanmar-Russia Relations
13 Sep 2022 Survival, Success and the Sea: The Importance of UNCLOS to Singapore Tara Davenport UNCLOS has played a pivotal role in Singapore's development from a maritime colony to a modern maritime state. Maritime Security Singapore UNCLOS Why UNCLOS Matters
12 Sep 2022 The Undetermined Costs and Benefits of Cambodia’s Engagement with China’s Belt and Road Initiative Chanrith Ngin This Long Read argues that despite common perceptions of Cambodia as a ‘client state’ of China due to its dependence on Chinese aid and investment, Cambodia does exercise agency and has been diversifying its donors and investors to meet its economic needs. Belt and Road Initiative Cambodia China-Cambodia Relations
12 Sep 2022 Stealthy Islamism Riding on Mat Kilau’s Stellar Success Due to some feedback on the article's references, this article has been taken down for the time being while the references are being clarified with the author. Fulcrum Notice
9 Sep 2022 Vietnam Tightens the Screws on Big Tech Dien Nguyen An Luong Vietnam’s Decree 53 appears to be focused less on making Big Tech firms set up offices and data centres in Vietnam. Instead, it appears to be more focused on instilling fear in such companies and Internet users. Censorship Technology Vietnam
9 Sep 2022 The ‘Sambo Case’: Public Trust in the Indonesian Police at Stake Burhanuddin Muhtadi The convoluted case involving a former police general’s alleged murder of his aide threatens to up-end the Indonesian public’s trust in their law enforcement agencies. Crime Indonesia Indonesian Politics
8 Sep 2022 Moving Southeast Asia’s Climate Needle: One Thread at a Time Sharon Seah|Melinda Martinus Southeast Asia remains deeply concerned about the effects of climate change, but commitment and enthusiasm for practical action vary. Climate Change Environment Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey Sustainable Development
8 Sep 2022 How Platform Drivers in Indonesia Are Being Taken for a Ride Arif Novianto A proposed increase in fares for ride-hailing drivers in Indonesia has been opposed by various parties. This has led to the normalisation of unsustainably low earnings for such drivers. Indonesia Indonesian Economy Labour Rights
7 Sep 2022 Malaysia’s 15th General Election: Considering the Chessboard Liew Chin Tong|Dzulkefly Ahmad Pakatan Harapan has to win at least 80 seats in peninsular Malaysia in order to safeguard Malaysian democracy and move the country forward. Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
7 Sep 2022 ASEAN and Taiwan: Cooperation Opportunities amid Diplomatic Constraints Melinda Martinus While there are risks involved in pursuing deeper cooperation with Taiwan beyond trade and economics, ASEAN should not shy away from exploring possibilities even while abiding by the 'One China' policy. ASEAN Asean Trade Economic Development Foreign Direct Investment Taiwan
