3 Sep 2021 In Vietnam, the Afghanistan Spectre Fails to Haunt a Pro-America Audience Online Dien Nguyen An Luong Many observers have drawn parallels between the U.S.’ chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and memories of the “Fall of Saigon”. But Vietnamese reactions to U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent visit there shows continued favourable sentiments towards the U.S. China Social Media U.S. Foreign Policy U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam
1 Sep 2021 The KPK Controversy Keeps Corruption a Central Issue in Public Consciousness Max Lane Policies affecting the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have kept corruption salient in public consciousness. There is growing discontent and anger driven by the perception that the Indonesian political elites are colluding to weaken the KPK to promote their own vested interests. Anti-Corruption Corruption Indonesia Indonesian Politics
1 Sep 2021 Retno Goes to Washington: Indonesia Sticks to ‘Free and Active’ Foreign Policy Leo Suryadinata|William Choong Washington has played up its growing relationship with Jakarta. For the latter, it is all about what Jakarta can get from the closer ties, and balancing its position within the Sino-US relationship. China-Indonesia Relations Indonesia U.S. Foreign Policy
31 Aug 2021 Malaysia’s New Cabinet: Same-Same, Minus the Buzz Francis E. Hutchinson The new Malaysian cabinet looks very similar to that of its Perikatan Nasional predecessor. By seeking to ensure continuity, new prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has sacrificed the new administration’s honeymoon period. It needs to generate some inspiring ideas. Bersatu Malaysia Malaysian Politics UMNO
31 Aug 2021 Prospect of a 3rd Jokowi Term: Trial Balloons Unlikely to Fly? Syafiq Hasyim Speculation of the possibility of Indonesian President Jokowi seeking a third term in office remains rife. However, there currently appears to be near-unanimous opposition to the idea. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
30 Aug 2021 Resetting the Security Sector in Malaysia Liew Chin Tong Given the pressing domestic and external challenges that Malaysia is facing, it is high time for a refreshed National Security Council that will be able to coordinate policy at the highest level. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Security UMNO
27 Aug 2021 Biden After Afghanistan: Hitting the Buffers in Southeast Asia Robert Sutter The Biden Administration has sought to re-engage with Southeast Asia, but there are limits to how much traction it can get in the region. ASEAN Indo-Pacfic U.S. Foreign Policy
27 Aug 2021 Vietnam: Turning the Tables on Covid-19 To Cong Nguyen Bao Vietnam, which enjoyed a relatively fuss-free year fighting Covid-19 in 2020, has had to re-assess its strategy and adopt a newer approach to living with the coronavirus. COVID-19 Vietnam
27 Aug 2021 IPCC Report: No Time for Southeast Asia To Take it Easy Sharon Seah The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has some sobering data applicable to Southeast Asia. Whether countries muster up the political will to follow through on their commitments will be key. Climate Change Environment
25 Aug 2021 Malaysia’s New PM: Bi-partisanship is Good, Non-partisanship Even Better Lee Hwok-Aun Malaysia’s new prime minister has called for public demonstrations of unity as the country goes through a difficult time of the Covid-19 pandemic and economic hardship. The country needs less a bi-partisan front and more a competent, dedicated and accountable administration. COVID-19 Malaysia Malaysian Politics
